Susan Thompson Melvin, age 60

Susan Thompson Melvin, age 60 of the Shiloh Community, Forest City passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2015.

She was born August 22, 1954 in Mecklenburg County and is a daughter of Paul Thompson of Forest City and the late Sarah Jane Cook Thompson. She loved her family and was so proud of her new granddaughter, Anelia. She loved animals of all kinds, especially her pets. Susan enjoyed hiking, camping, traveling, and attending festivals and family reunions. Susan was a member of St. Francis Episcopal Church in Rutherfordton, and was a veteran, having served six years in the United States Army Reserve. She worked for the Rutherford County Schools at Spindale Elementary School.

In addition to her father, she is survived by husband, Kevin Melvin of the home, a son, Troy Kevin Melvin of Forest City, a daughter, Heather Marie Melvin of Mooresville, NC, a brother, Billy Thompson of Frederick, MD, two sisters, Patricia T. Peterson and husband Bill of Hillsborough, NC and Nancy T. Clay and husband Jimmy of Forest City and her granddaughter, Anelia Marie Sheehan.

Funeral service was held in the St. Francis Episcopal Church, officiated by the Reverend Chris Bebe. Interment followed in the Smith Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Rutherford County, Post Office Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.

The Padgett and King Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.