Obituary of Judy Coker Melton

Judy Diane Melton, 74, wife of Larry Shepherd, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 13, 2021. Judy was born in Honea Path, SC to the late James Carlton Coker and Velma Kimsey Coker, where she grew up with her late brother Donnie Coker. She retired from Kemet Electronics and was a member of Word of Life Ministries. Judy enjoyed gardening, sharing meals with her friends, and most of all, spending time with her loving family. Surviving her passing, in addition to her husband, is her son, D. Robin Melton; her two grandchildren Torrie R. Watson and M. Chris Melton; her three great-grandchildren Skyla Brown, Savannah Brown, and Audrey Watson; her stepson, Jimmy Shepherd; her two stepdaughters Cindy Hedrick and Karen Hanner; her four step-grandchildren Brandon Shepherd, J.R. Hedrick, Ashely Shepherd, and Amanda Hanner; and two step-great-grandchildren Natila Hanner and Scarlet Shepherd. The celebration of Judy’s life will be held at 11:00 am, Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at Fletcher's Funeral Service in Fountain Inn, SC. The celebration will continue as we receive friends and family immediately following the service. She will be laid to rest at 2:00 pm alongside her late husband Donald R. Melton and son, Michael L. Melton, at Rose Hill Memorial Park Cemetery (608 Stage Coach Trail, Fallston, NC). She will be forever loved and cherished for her demeanor and positivity that she brought into the lives of those around her.