Verline R. Melton

Verline Eddie Remedies Melton, 88, of Benton, LA went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Tuesday May 17, 2022 at her residence (with her daughter and grandson). She was born March 17, 1934 in Many, LA to George and Susan Remedies. She received her GED while raising her three youngest children in West Monroe, LA. She retired from Libbey Glass then went to work at Prime driving a truck with her husband until they retired.

Verline married the love of her life, Frank Melton, on June 16, 1972, and they were blessed with 42 years of marriage. She had 7 children, 14 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren.

Verline was preceded in death by her grandparents, Jose and Sally Remedies, and Lottie Sanchez; her parents, George and Susan Remedies; her husband, Frank Melton; her son, Karl Schroeder; brothers, Willis Remedies, Ben Remedies, Gerald Remedies, and Thomas Remedies; and her sister, Dorothy Schievers.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Joseph Arnold, Linda Cox and Billy Jack, George Alford and Kathleen, Vickie Holbrook, Kenneth Schroeder, and Charlotte Schroeder; grandchildren, Cynthia Sheehan Contreras and Joe, Michael Sheehan and Teresa, Diane Kent Burris, Candice Brown, Robert Caldwell and Jana, Adam Caldwell and Selina, Karla Caldwell Fullen, Kristopher Schroeder, Christa McKee Reyna and Vincent, Brandon Schroeder, Makayla Schroeder, Jacob Schroeder and Jamie, Jessica Schroeder Landen, and Lawrence Schroeder; great-grandchildren, Karac Contreras, Zach Contreras, Austin Sheehan, Wyatt Sheehan, Bryce Edwards, Asa Reyna, Brooklyn Schroeder, Madison Schroeder, Natalie Schroeder, Bryson Schroeder, Brenten Schroeder, Trista Schroeder-Madrigal, and Alexia Schroeder-Madrigal; great-great-grandchildren, Lakely Sheehan, Liv Sheehan, and Bella; brothers, Robert Remedies, Gene Remedies, John Remedies and Connie, and Larry Remedies and Diane, sisters, Ardell Root, Theresa Wilds, and Mary Brock; sister-in-law, Lucy Remedies; along with numerous nieces and nephews, extended family and friends.

Verline was a very down to earth country girl. To meet her was to love her. She loved the Lord with all heart, all her soul and with all her mind, then she loved her neighbor as herself. She enjoyed spending her time with family and friends. She loved to garden and loved animals. Her last days were spent with family and friends. She spent time planting a garden, loving Mango, Komet, Chimi, her ducks and chickens, and her precious cat, B. B. King. She has no more pain and no more tears. We are left with her wisdom, her strength, her love, and her kind heart to cherish forever more.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, May 28, 2022, at Hill Crest Memorial Park, officiated by Bro. Shane DeVille.

Pallbearers will be Cary Walker, Joseph Madrigal, John Madrigal, Joe Contreras, Carlos Morales, and Auther Sanden.