heavenly home on Monday, December 9th after battling a long illness.
She was a faithful and loving Mom, Meme, Sister, Aunt and Friend. Before her illness, she was
the first to volunteer and make sure friends, family and loved ones knew they were prayed for
and cared for. Melanie was an active member of the Mobile Baptist Builders and loved going on
mission to help cook for the builders. She often opened her home to college students and
families in ministry for a hot meal and a comfy bed. God blessed her with the gift of hospitality.
Melanie graduated from Murphy High School in 1960 and began her life with Jim that same
year. Melanie served in the school food service industry for 28 years with 24 years in the
Satsuma schools. She retired from her career as the Manager of Lee Elementary and Satsuma
High School Cafeterias. Her heart was called to make sure her students were well fed and well
cared for on her watch.
She was preceded in death by the love of her life, James (Jim) T. Williams; her parents, Freddie
E. Webb, Sr. and Mattie Belle Webb, Brother in laws Harold Harvill and Vincent Lyons.
Melanie is survived by her children, Pam (Gary) Raymond, Dana (Mike) Calder, and Jim
(Desiree) Williams; grandchildren, Rachel (Chris) Morgan, Britney (Chris) Sherrer, Cari
Raymond, Michael (Jessica) Calder, Jr., Sarah Calder, Christina Williams, Christa (Alex) Hughes, Ashley (Steve), Shaun (Dana) Battiste, and Haley (Matt) Baker; and great grandchildren, Mollie Morgan, Emma Morgan, Chloe Morgan, Conner Morgan, Ava Sherrer, Olivia Sherrer, Michael (Tripp) Calder, III, Addison
Battiste, Ryleigh Battiste, Cohen Baker, Landon Baker and Ansley Baker. She was also loved
dearly by her siblings, Elizabeth Lyons, Gloria (Jerry) Myers, Norma (Paul) Harvill, Freddie (Jo)
Webb, Kay (Mike) Battiste, and Arne Webb. She will be missed by many more nieces,
nephews, cousins and friends.
The family would like to thank the nursing staff of Mobile Infirmary on the 4th floor West for their
care and love extended to their mother in her last days. Also, thanks to the Saad Family for
their vision and care put into creating The Retreat as such a peaceful and loving place to say
goodbye to our precious Meme. Your kindness and care will never be forgotten.
Active Pallbearers will be Michael Calder, Jr, Chris Morgan, Chris Sherrer, Shaun Battiste, Matt
Baker, and Trae Webb.
Visitation will be observed on Friday, December 13, 2024 at 9:00 am at Redemption Church in
Saraland, AL with a funeral service at 10:00 am. Burial will follow at Mobile Memorial Gardens
Cemetery, 6100 Three Notch Rd., Mobile, AL 36619.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that gifts be made to the Birthday for Jesus offering at
Redemption Church (https://goredemption.churchcenter.com/giving) or to Satsuma City Schools
to help pay off a student lunch account.
