Melanie attended Farrar Memorial Baptist Church, graduated from Riverside High School in 2003 and attended WV State University. She was employed by Charleston Marriott Hotel with 13 years of service.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Cheryl Burton.
Melanie is survived by her daughter, Aaliyah Burton-Smith; father, Paul Thomas of North Carolina; grandparents, William E. and Delores Burton of Rand, Norma Thomas of Dry Branch; aunts, Sherry Redfearn (Reesie) of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, Sharon (Jon) Bailey of Elizabeth and Kathy Hale of Charleston; and a host of great-aunts, -uncles and cousins.
Melanie will be greatly missed by Karen Smith and family and many special friends. The family wants to thank the CAMC Centers for all their help and support.
A gathering of family and friends will be held Friday, April 5, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Stevens & Grass Funeral Home, Malden.