Mrs. Doris Marie "Resa" Melton
Mrs. Doris Marie "Resa" Melton
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A Celebration of Life will be held at 12:30 pm on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Forest Hills Baptist Church, 2006 Willis Long Road, Monroe, NC 28110. Rev. Neal Workman will be officiating.
Doris is survived by her son, Gerald Melton Jr. (Amber), sister, Kathy Alford (Mike), brother, Billy Kirkley (Barbara), and grandchildren, Craven, Kelly, GW, and Olive.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Atrium Health Hospice and Palliative Care Union, 700 W. Roosevelt Blvd, Monroe, NC 28110.
Holland Funeral Service is serving the Melton family.
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