Mrs. Annie Melton Obituary in Greensboro at Woodard Funeral Home

Obituary For Mrs. Annie Melton

A silent gift of grace and mercy was given to Annie’s loved ones on June 27, 2023 as her Lord and Savior took her by the hand to her new heavenly home.

Her funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, July 3, 2023 at St. Paul Baptist Church, 1309 Larkin Street, Greensboro, North Carolina. Visitation will start one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will follow at Maplewood Cemetery.

Annie Petty Melton was born on November 5, 1933 in Spartanburg, South Carolina to John Claude Petty and Mae Bell Houston Petty. Her siblings Madie Petty Hancock, Claude William Petty, and Richard Odell Petty preceded her in death. She received her education in Guilford County Schools and married the late Roy Melton, Jr., with whom she nurtured and raised their eight children.

Annie joined St. Paul Baptist Church in Greensboro, North Carolina in 1963 where she cheerfully gave of her talents whenever called upon. Annie treasured her time as one of the first Den Mothers of the church-supported Cub Scouts where her five sons participated. She ensured that her children were fully integrated in the church. She taught Sunday School and served alongside her late mother in many capacities, including the Bereavement, Pastor’s Aide, and Senior Travelers ministries, and her melodic soprano voice blessed St. Paul’s Jubilee Choir.

Annie worked at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Cone Mills, and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University’s Physical Plant in Greensboro, North Carolina and ultimately retired to care for her late mother until she passed in 2000.

Annie spent her time praying, enjoying the company of loved ones, and caring for those in need. She strived to be a friend, supporter, and confidante to all she encountered, embodying the theme of her favorite poem, “House by the Side of the Road” by Sam Walter Foss that she first learned in grade school. Annie was also known to spend time rooting for her favorite sports teams, the Carolina Panthers and the Golden State Warriors, and could be found in her kitchen preparing delicious meals and desserts. Those who had the privilege of enjoying a plate of food or a confection made by Annie were grateful for her superb cooking and baking skills.

To cherish a lifetime of fond memories, she leaves: eight children, Joyce Annette Melton Charles (Chester), Jennifer Lorraine Garner (Rick), Roy Melton, III, Rodney Odell Melton (Collette), Ronald Melton (Deborah), Pamela Dee Melton, Randy Melton (Lynn) and Raeford Melton; seventeen grandchildren; and a host of great grandchildren, extended family, and dear friends.

Woodard Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral arrangements. **Woodard Funeral Home is not affiliated with any other funeral home.

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Albert Fanelli sent Peace & Serenity Dishgarden for Mrs. Annie Melton - July 02, 2023

With our condolences, Dia, John, Garry, Adrian, Francesco, Albert and Kenny

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Orlando D Rone sent Peace Lily for Mrs. Annie Melton - July 01, 2023

To Mr. Raeford Melton and family with love and support, from the Fayetteville State Alumni Gospel Choir. Our continued thoughts and prayers are with you all!

Brenda L Twiggs sent Heavenly & Harmony for Mrs. Annie Melton - June 30, 2023

Our deepest condolences Love Saints of God MB Church Family

James Burgess sent Beautiful Dreams for Mrs. Annie Melton - June 30, 2023

May God be with the Melton family during these hard days ahead. We the Burgess family send our condolences. God Bless.

Stevie Blue sent Beautiful Dreams for Mrs. Annie Melton - June 30, 2023

Sending our Prayers and Condolences to the Melton Family during this difficult time. The Blue Family

Daria Reynolds sent Beautiful Dreams for Mrs. Annie Melton - June 30, 2023

Sam, Cameron & Pam , We are so sorry for your loss! Thoughts and prayers from your Gates family during this difficult time.

RAYSHAWN SMITH sent Blessings Bouquet for Mrs. Annie Melton - June 30, 2023

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Melton Family. We pray for strength and healing during your time of sorrow. Rayshawn & Alisha Smith

Mom, You may be gone but NEVER forgotten❤

Hi Mom< It's been 3 months now. I am here thinking how you are not in pain and suffering anymore. You are where you spent your life work to go, your Home in Heaven. Love and miss you, Jen

A note to heaven; Mrs. Melton, even though I did not know you, I do know your daughter, Jennifer Garner. Miss Jennifer, is a joy to work with and I'm sure she inherited most of her gifts from you. Sending well wishes to your family and may they revel in the fact that you are safe in heaven until you all meet again.

Our sympathy & comfort go out the our extended family of Mrs. Annie Melton. We pray that God will wrap his loving arms around you during such a time as this.

Condolences are extended to the Melton family due to the loss of your dearly beloved, Sister Annie Melton.
Prayers are continually being sent to God our Father on your behalf.
May God's all-sufficient grace comfort, strengthen, and sustain you, and as you reflect on the wonderful memories that the Lord allowed you to be in each other's lives, may it bring joy to your souls.
God bless,
Evangelist Betty A. Burnett Lindenwold, New Jersey

Our deepest condolences and our prayers of the loss of your Mother. May God give you all strength in the days to come. To Raeford Melton and the Melton Family we love you From Fayetteville State University Alumni Gospel Choir