Mrs. Hazel Bush Melton Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mrs. Hazel Bush Melton, 74, of Sylvester died Wednesday, February 24, 2016 at her residence. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at Northside Baptist Church with interment to follow in the Hillcrest Cemetery. The Rev. Jimmy Cargle and Rev. Jerry Cooper will officiate. Mrs. Melton was born in Worth County on February 17, 1942 to the late Rufus Alvin and Gladys Champion Bush. Mrs. Melton was a graduate of Baker High School and Massey Business College in Columbus. She has been a resident of Sylvester since 1961. She worked with Gray Distribution in Ashburn. Mrs. Melton was a former charter member of the Turner County Kiwanis and Loyal Order of Moose. She enjoyed softball, reading, gardening, and the Atlanta Braves. She was a member of Northside Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughters, Sharri M. Knight (Doug) of Zolfo Springs, FL, and Cindy M. Shearer (Gerald) of Sylvester; grandchildren, Kayla Knight, Brad Patterson, and Justin Patterson; great-grandchildren, Autumn Patterson and Cole Patterson. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Melton was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald D. (Murt) Melton on February 9, 2011. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 1:00 PM until the hour of service at Northside Baptist Church. For those desiring memorials can be made to Northside Baptist Church, 506 N. Westberry St., Sylvester, GA 31791 or to the Margaret Jones Library, 205 E. Pope St., Sylvester, GA 31791 Please sign our online guest registry at www.banksfh.com. Banks Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Hazel Bush Melton

February 17, 1942 - February 24, 2016