Tuesday, December 22, 2020 11:34 am

Eunice Margaret Melton Tunnell, 83, of Bostic, formerly of Kingsport, TN, passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020.

Born in 1937 in Caroleen, she was the daughter of the late Maude and Hatcher Melton and widow of the late E. Truman Tunnell. She was also preceded in death by sisters, Eris M. Yelton, Edith M. Hosler, Jeweline M. Perry and Selma M. Hamrick; a brother, Max Melton and several nieces and nephews.

Survivors include her brother Keith Melton and wife Ann, sisters, Grace Black and Anne Jones, and many nieces and nephews.

A private funeral service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Habitat for Humanity, 269 W. Main Street, Rutherfordton, NC 28139 or to the organization of the donor's choice.