Doris O. Melton
April 22, 1931 ~ November 30, 2016
Doris O. Melton, 85, of Mooresville, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at her daughter’s residence in Brooklyn. The daughter of Thorvald and Maudie (Hawn) Taylor, Doris was born April 22, 1931 in Lancing, Tennessee; her parents preceded her in death. On April 6, 1946 she was united in marriage to her loving husband, William F. Melton and he preceded her in death on March 6, 1999.
Doris was a homemaker for many years while raising her family, she later worked as a nursing assistant at Kendrick Health and Miller’s Merry Manor for many years. She enjoyed quilting, painting, reading, gardening, canning, and spending time with her miniature schnauzer, Mandy who recently preceded her in death.
She was also preceded in death by two sons, Allen H. and Wayne D. Melton; a daughter, Sherri Briggs; two brothers, Leonard and Joseph Taylor; and two sisters, Gladys Bailey and Marlene Varner.
Survivors include her children, Thomas J. Melton of Colorado Springs, Colorado, David W. (Linda) Melton of Martinsville, Tracy A. (Daniel) Boritzki of Palm Bay, Florida and Anita K. (Richard) Canada of Brooklyn; her brother, Gordon Taylor of Martinsburg, West Virginia; nine grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Family and friends will gather to celebrate the life of Doris Melton from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 3, 2016 at Carlisle-Branson Funeral Service & Crematory in Mooresville. The funeral service will begin at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at White Lick Cemetery in Mooresville. Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com where you may send online condolences, view her Life Tribute video and leave a personal message for the family.
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Prayers of healing and comfort to family and friends. So sorry for your loss.
Most loving,caring,generous,hard working,kick you in your butt when you need it woman. Treated me as if I were her own and loved all our time spent together.
Prayers and thoughts go out to her family and friends. She was one of a kind. I will miss seeing her every summer when I get the boys.
I’m very sorry for your loss. The Bible can offer much comfort at this difficult time. John 5:28, 29 says, “Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the Memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life.” For more information please go to http://www.JW.org.