Dora was born in Kynesville Community, Jackson County, FL on December 23, 1932 to Russell & Estelle Hatcher Melvin.
Preceded in death by an infant son; her parents: Russell & Estelle Melvin; a sister: Johnnie Cook; Dora is survived by her husband of 61 years: Charles W.; children: Leisa (Tom) McCullion, Chuck (Patti); Jennie (Jim) Gaudette, Sherri; a sister: Yvonne (Roland) Barnes; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will take place on Wednesday, May 20, with visitation for family and friends starting at 2 PM followed by a graveside service at 3 PM at Culley’s MeadowWood Memorial Park, 700 Timberlane Rd.
For friends who wish, the family suggests memorial donations to either the Children’s Lighthouse Society in Tallahassee or St. George Island United Methodist Church.