Obituaries
 By  Staff Reports Published 
7:57 pm Monday, June 8, 2015

Helen Carlene Melton Anderton

Helen Carlene Melton Anderton

June 3, 2015

Helen Carlene Melton Anderton, age 91, Russellville, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at Terrace Manor Nursing Home.

Mrs. Anderton was a seamstress for many years.   She was a member of Charity Chapel Church, and was loved by all who knew her.

A graveside service was held Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Franklin Memory Gardens with Bro. Bobby Brown officiating.

She leaves to cherish her memory, seven nieces, one nephew; and special great-great-nephew, Jake Vandiver.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Anderton; mother, Clara Brewer Melton; father, Charlie Melton; brothers, Nathaniel Melton, Thurston Melton, and Sidney Melton; sisters, Ocie Allen, Esther English, Maxine Stokes, and Clara Ann Melton.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. John Almirol; the entire staff at Terrace Manor Nursing Home; nurse, Amanda Latham and caregivers of Hospice Advantage for the love and care of our family.

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