Mrs. Melanie Worthington

Melanie C. Worthington, age 66, a resident of Eclectic, AL went to her forever home in heaven on January 14, 2026. The family will receive visitors Monday January 19, 2026, at 10am with funeral services to follow at 11am at Leak Memory Funeral Home in Montgomery, AL.

Brother Ronnie Knight is officiating service with Leak Memory Funeral Home directing, and internment at Greenwood Cemetery in Montgomery, AL. Pall bearers will be Landon Yawakia, Hayden Jones, Jax Jones (represented by Michael Sides), Ricky Armstead, Chance Armstead, Graham Worthington.

She is preceded in death by her father, Macon Douglas “Doc” Chapman; mother, Rudelle Moore Chapman; brother, Raymond Edward Chapman. She is survived by her husband of 32 years, James Ednia Worthington Jr. “Eddie” of Eclectic; 3 sons, Michael Chad Jones (Traci) of Eclectic; Shawn Edwin Jones of Eclectic; James Ednia Worthington III “Trey” of Eclectic; 6 grandchildren, Dylan Michael Garcia, Landon Scott Yawakia, Kailey Marie Jones, Hayden Edwin Jones, Laura Elizabeth Jones & Jax Edison Jones; brother, Ronald Douglas Chapman of Watkinsville, Georgia

Mrs. Worthington was a beloved lady that lived for the Lord and faithful to pray over her family and friends continuously. She served the Lord in the church and the community in various roles for many years. Her work ethic and attention to detail were second to none. Her kindness and servant heart blessed us immensely and positively impacted many people. She enjoyed reading, fishing, Alabama/Elmore County football and following her sons and grandchildren all over the place, alongside her husband, to watch whatever sporting event or activity her babies were doing. Front row is where you would find Big Momma, loudly and proudly cheering for everyone on the team. She loved being a wife and momma, but her favorite title was Big Momma, which is how her grandchildren and many other young people fondly referred to her. We will miss her until we meet her again in heaven, and we are rejoicing that today she is no longer in pain, and in the presence of Jesus.

In lieu of flowers, the family would encourage you to donate to “Saddle Up for St.Jude”, a charity event for St. Jude Hospital held annually in Tuscumbia, AL. She was planning to attend the event in July. A donation in her name would be a nice way to honor her legacy. Saddle Up for St Jude monetary donation - Saddle Up for St. Jude