Frances P. Melton, age 94

Frances P. Melton, age 94, of Forest City, passed away January 28, 202.

Frances was born July 19, 1927 in Rutherford County to the late Eula Phillips and Edna Tate Phillips. She was a graduate of Harris High School, and a member of Sandy Mush Baptist Church. She worked as a quality control technician at Cone Mills-Avondale Plant for many years and as the Candy Counter Clerk for Eagle's Dime Store.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, James H. Melton; brothers, Jack, James, Claude, Everett and Robert Phillips; sisters, Macie Morrow, Ruby Hamrick, Thelma Jolley and Gladys Harrill.

Left to cherish fond memories are her son, Chester Melton (Glenda) of Forest City; granddaughters, Gina Harrill (Thad) of Forest City and Caroline Calvert (Josh) of Gilkey; five great-grandchildren.

The funeral service was conducted February 3, 2022 at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Rev. Josh Calvert officiating.

Memorial donations requested to Hospice of the Carolina Foothills, PO Box 336, Forest City, NC 28043.

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.