Mary Starnes Melton, age 98, of Monroe, passed away on August 17, 2016 at home. She was born in Union County on April 7, 1918 to the late William and Louzetta Starnes.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Artis Cleveland Melton; her son, Paul Cleveland Melton; and her siblings, Harrison Starnes, Ann Clark, Carol Richardson, Wildred Starnes and Bud Starnes.
Mary is survived by her daughter, Helen Craig Conrad (Richard); son, David Melton (Susan); daughter-in-law, Catherine Melton; daughter-in-law, Kendra Sue Melton; five grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; nine Great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; and her brother, Theron Starnes (Helen).
The family will receive friends from 1:00pm until 2:00pm on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at Sandy Ridge Baptist Church with the funeral service beginning at 2:00pm. Interment will follow in Lakeland Memorial Park.
McEwen Funeral Home of Monroe is serving the family of Mrs. Melton.