Dorothy Melton
May 26, 1928 ~ April 26, 2013
Dorothy Melton, 84, Monrovia, formerly of Greenwood, passed away April 26, 2013, in St. Francis South Hospital, Indianapolis. She was born May 26, 1928, in Indianapolis, to the late Donald Robert and Denzel Pauline (Overbay) Millikan.
Dorothy was a member of the Greenwood Christian Church and the Monrovia Christian Church. She worked for many years at Sears in Greenwood. Mrs. Melton was a kindhearted and fun-loving Christian. She was the caretaker of the family. In her spare time, Dorothy enjoyed reading and crossword puzzles. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Ralph Paul Melton, Jr., to whom she was united in marriage on December 21, 1947; sisters, Jeannie Hopkins and Betty Swails; grandson, Jeff Risner.
Survivors include her daughter, Penni Risner (Jerry) of Monrovia; son, Bob Melton (Debby) of Butler, Kentucky; nephew, Don Hopkins (Darla) of Greencastle; five grandchildren; ten great grandchildren.
The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, May 4, 2013, in the Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville, with calling there from 11 a.m. Burial will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. Rev. Richard Dickison will officiate the services. Memorial contributions may be made to summer camp funds at the Greenwood and Monrovia Christian Church. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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I still remember your Mom when she use to come and visit you in Middleport. Our prayers are with you. Love, Don and Cathy Erwin
Penni, I loved your mom. I still remember her very shiny floors and her laugh. I went to the circus once with all your family and Bobby’s friend and he talked about such funny things we all just laughed all evening. We rode in a convertible, I believe. She is in a better place. even though you will miss her. Love to all of you. My prayers are with you and your family. Anita
Sad to hear about Dorothy. I worked at Sears with her for several years. Walter & I were in Sunday school with her for many years. Our thoughts & prayers are with the family. She will be missed. In His love, Walter & Dorothy Bishop.