Wednesday, August 10, 2022 11:34 am

Melvina "Butch" Ellenburg Melton, age 94, of Rutherfordton, NC, died Sunday, July 31, 2022.

She was predeceased by her parents, Henry Luther and Theodosha Ellenburg, husband Henry Elisha and brothers, Harrison Ellenburg, Grady Ellenburg, James Ellenburg, George Ellenburg, Willie Lee Ellenburg, sisters, Martha White, and Louise Dewey.

She was a lifelong resident of Rutherford County and member of First Baptist Church Rutherfordton. She began work at Gilbert's Dry Cleaners where she met her husband of 64 years. She retired from Dalton's Clothing Store after 45 years.

Butch is survived by daughters, Janice Hines, and Kim Melton (Cindy Sylvester), son Scott Melton (Donna Koch), sisters Lura Ellenburg Wyatt, Mary Ellenburg Moss, two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and many nieces, and nephews.

A memorial service was held at First Baptist Church of Rutherfordton on August 3 with Rev. Tim Marsh officiating.

In lieu of flowers memorial to First Baptist Church; PO Box 839; Rutherfordton, NC 28139 or Heart of the Foothills Animal Rescue; 380 US Hwy 221; Rutherfordton, NC 28139.