Celia O'Briant Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Celia O'Briant of Randleman, North Carolina, born in Nashville, Tennessee, who passed away on May 10, 2024 at the age of 78. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Celia O'Briant to pay them a last tribute.

In the echoes of fond remembrance, may a sense of peace be found, knowing that the memories held dear will continue to shape and inspire her loved ones, keeping Celia's spirit alive in the hearts and actions of family and friends alike. While her presence may be gone, her impact lives on in the kindness shown to others and the joy found in the ordinary moments of life.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Rev. Preston Duane Parsons and Nina Ray Wilcox Parsons. She is survived by: her husband John D. Melcher; her brother Preston Duane Parsons, Jr. of Burlington, NC; her daughters, Amanda O'Briant (Elizabeth Broyles) of Durham, NC, Kelly O'Briant (Mathew Thomason) and Johanna O'Briant Pierce (Charles) of Asheville, NC; and her grandchildren, Samuel Oblinger of Asheville, NC, Liam Broyles-O'Briant of Durham, NC, Hazel Broyles-O'Briant of Durham, NC. and Corinne Broyles-O'Briant of Durham, NC..