Mrs. Melton passed away on Monday, Dec. 3, 2012, at Cullman Regional Medical Center.
She was born in Canton, Ohio, on Sept. 3, 1935, to Henry P. Albers and Novella Schoonover Albers. She worked for 44 years for Hayes Aircraft/Pemco. She loved crocheting, knitting and shopping.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Jerry Albers.
She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Earl “Mossie” Melton Jr.; three children, Sandy (Joel) Brant, Terry (Susan) Melton and Jennifer Melton (John) Hall; five grandchildren, Kim Byess, Shana Melton (Chris) Roberts, Nathan Melton, Lauren Melton and Brian “Ty” Lipsey; three great-grandchildren, Gabrielle Byess, Richard Byess and Colton Roberts; a sister-in-law, Betty Albers and a host of nieces and nephews.
Hanceville Funeral Home, Hanceville, 256-352-3130