Betty Melton, age 81, passed away August 15, 2021. She was born in Florala on November 20, 1939 the daughter of Leroy Hamm and Jessie Taylor Hamm. Betty  worked in the textile industry in the Florala area for almost 40 years, first at Franklin Ferguson industry's and the last 10 years at Professional Products before her retirement. She was an active member of the Paxton Baptist Church serving as secretary and vacation bible school director. She enjoyed caring for the flowers around her home, cooking for her family and Alabama Football. Although actively involved in her church and community, nothing was more important than spending time with her family. She will be dearly missed by her family who celebrate the fact that she is at peace with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was preceded in death by husband, Joe Melton; father, Leroy Hamm; mother, Jessie Taylor Hamm; brothers, Eugene Hamm and Hubert Hamm; sisters, Nita Cowan; Sybil Cotton and Wynell Adams; close friend that was with Betty at Silver Crest, Regene White.

Betty is survived by sons, Floyd Melton and wife Edith, Mickey Melton and wife Sandra and Alex Melton and wife Kim, brother, Waylon Hamm sister, Thurman Vance, grandchildren, Heather, Robin, Sheree, Rachel and Joseph, numerous great grandchildren. She loved being their "Granny". Betty is also survived by an abundance of extended love ones including numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Betty Melton will be 10AM Friday August 20, 2021 at Evans Funeral Home with John Lovelady officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 5-7 PM. Interment will be in Paxton Cemetery.

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