Ms. Deloris Yvonne Melton

On December 17, 2022, Deloris Yvonne Melton affectionately known as “Duke” entered eternal peace surrounded by her family at home in Lawrenceville Georgia. She was 86 years old. Deloris was born on May 20, 1936, in Goldpoint (Robersonville), North Carolina to the late Redden Lee Sr and Erie Joanna Lee (Rivers). Deloris was predeceased by all nine of her siblings Nazareth, Redden Jr., Martha, Mabel, Dollie, Louis, Ernest, Clarence, and Eugene. She is survived by her sisters-in-law Susie Lee (Clarence) and Cynthia Lee (Eugene). After graduating from high school and briefly living in Philadelphia with her sisters, Deloris married Willie Clifton Melton in 1955. For over 45 years, Deloris and Willie raised their six children in their West Haven, CT home before relocating to Georgia. During her years in CT Deloris earned her Cosmetology degree and worked hard to become the proud owner of Lois‘s Salon of Beauty. Deloris’ reputation for excellence led to official recognition as a top business owner by the state of CT. She was well respected in the community and loved by her numerous clients. Deloris was a seasoned traveler and it was well known that she kept a bag packed. During her lifetime she traveled to her dream destination of Hawaii twice and set sail on multiple cruises including the Caribbean and the Mediterranean. Deloris’ love for her children and family was always so important to her. She loved passing on her knowledge of the family tree and sharing her numerous family stories from years past. Deloris’ love was immeasurable and unconditional - she considered her nieces and nephews as her children too. She greeted all her children with “hey my baby”, a big smile, and a loving hug. Left behind to cherish her immense love and memory are her three daughters and two sons: Sherrie Cooper, Sheila Wooten, Mina Cowes, Willie Melton, and Clifton Melton (Sandra). Deloris was predeceased by her daughter Teresa Melton. Deloris’ legacy of love remains to watch over a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family. Service Entrusted to Gregory B. Levett & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory Lawrenceville Chapel 770.338.5558.

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Ms. Deloris Yvonne Melton

May 20, 1936 - December 17, 2022