Mrs. Melton was born in Las Animas, Colorado on November 4, 1946 to the late Geneva Robinson and Albert Otto Pennington, Jr. She graduated from Messick High School and Memphis Business College in Memphis, Tennessee.
Mrs. Melton was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of First Baptist Church and a lady of deep faith. She was in business with her husband for 35 years. She enjoyed baking for their customers, cooking with her family, reading with her children and grandchildren, watching her grandchildren play sports, participating in a bowling league and playing bunko, traveling- especially to Hawaii, spending time outdoors, and tending her rose and flower gardens.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Melton was preceded in death by her brother, Jerry D. Pennington; and a sister, Jan L. Pennington.
Mrs. Melton is survived by her husband of 36 years, Jimmy A. Melton; two daughters, Tammy Buchanan-Anderson (Blake) of Jackson, Tennessee and Jennifer Buchanan Spence (Dave) of Mt. Juliet, Tennessee; and a step-son, Christopher A. Melton (Heather) of Henderson, Tennessee.
She is survived by four grandchildren; Sydney Lauren and Ramsey Madison Spence, and Luke Christopher and Katy Lizabeth Melton.
Funeral arrangements are through George A. Smith and Sons, North Chapel. Visitation will be Saturday, April 14, 2018, 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., and on Sunday, April 15, 2018, from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., with the funeral at 2:00 p.m. Graveside services will follow at Ridgecrest Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or the charity of one’s choice.
