LaNola Mellert, 82, passed away on January 7, 2019. She was preceded in death by her father, George Wilson Bragg and her mother, Swanye Kelley Bragg; her best four legged friend, Maddux. She is survived by her daughters, Tuesday Kelley Mellert Bigelow (Brett), Kristie Karl Mellert Frerich (John), Allison Kimberly Mellert Edwards Close (Brandon), Krystal Ann Mellert Benton; grandchildren, Kirstie Meighan Kelley Frego (Caleb) and Wilson Bryant Edwards.
Throughout her lifetime LaNola had various interests and hobbies. With perfect school attendance K-12th, she enjoyed various activities including: out running the cops, sneaking ciggies behind the school, bowling, working out before it was cool, and hitch hiking to Florida with her friends. Her hobbies eventually evolved into attending the local stock car races, Atlanta Braves, Alabama football, and President Trump! As a Southern Chef, her most requested dishes were Deviled Eggs and Cheese Grits, however, her biggest and bravest endeavor can be seen in the lives of her children. Above all else, LaNola was a mother. She was her girls’ biggest fan, greatest supporter, and fiercest protector. She was dearly loved and will be deeply missed.
A visitation for LaNola will be held Thursday, January 10, 2019 at Leak Memory Chapel from 5:00 – 7:00 PM. The funeral service will be held Friday, January 11, 2019 at First Southern Baptist Church, Hope Hull, AL at 12:00 PM. Burial will follow at Forest Hills Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mark Chism, Jason Langley, Wilson Edwards, Thomas Adair, Robert Adair, Bubba Pollard and John Yates.
Donations may be made to First Southern Baptist Church in Hope Hull in memory of her parents, Wilson and Swanye Bragg.
