Thelma Grace Melton, age 86, of Clinton passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at her residence. She was a member of Hillvale Baptist Church. She loved many things throughout her life but the two things most dear to her were family and friends. Throughout her life she enjoyed sewing, knitting, daily bible, devotional readings, and the many joys of Facebook. Preceded in death by husband, Arcillus Jesse Willard Melton; parents, Gideon and Mattie Golden; sisters, Inez Foust, Betty Raines, & Wanda Lou Golden; brothers, Roy & Earl Golden.
She is survived by:
Son.. Rob Melton & wife Janice of Andersonville
Daughters.. Debbie Matsubara of Norris
Sherry Webb & husband Rick of Andersonville
Angela Tuck & husband Michael of Knoxville
Missy Seiber & David of Andersonville
Grandchildren.. Justin Garrett & fiancée Kathleen Smith
Eric Melton & wife Halie
Daniel Melton
Megan Dyer & husband TK
Zac Seiber & wife Jessica
Alisha Enix
Andrew Enix & wife Liz
Courtney Thomson & husband Heath
Michelle & Brad Tuck
Great Grandchildren.. Daisy, Maggie, Parker, Natalie, Mykhael, & Joseph
Sister. Barbara Harness & husband Rev. Charles Harness
Bernice Walker & husband Boyd
Brother.. Arnold Golden & wife Judy
Several nieces and nephews

The family will receive friends 5:00-7:00 pm, Sunday, January 24, 2015 at Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton. Funeral service will follow with Rev. David Seiber & Rev. Charles Harness officiating. Her graveside will be 1:00 pm, January 25, 2016 at Hillvale Baptist Church Cemetery. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements. holleygamble.com