Kella Leigh Melton, age 39

Kella Leigh Melton, age 39, of Forest City, passed away Friday, July 12, 2024.

Kella was born April 18, 1985 in Rutherford County to Tony and Dianna Melton who reside in Forest City. She was a graduate of Chase High School.

Kella worked as a caregiver and always had a desire to take care of everyone.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Sam Melton, Bobby and Faye Melton and Gene Shires.

Those left to cherish her memories are her parents; a son, Damien Goodnight of North Wilkesboro; brother, Anthony "T.J." Melton of Forest City; grandmother, Helen Shires of Mooresboro and the father of her son, David Goodnight of North Wilkesboro.

The funeral service will be conducted at 11am on Thursday, July 18 at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow at Rutherford County Memorial Cemetery.

Memorial donations requested to Community Pet Center, 861 Piney Ridge Rd., Forest City, NC 28043.

An online guest registry is available at www.harrelsonfuneralhome.com

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.