Bertie Lucille Varnadore Melton Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Bertie Lucille Varnadore Melton (Chester, South Carolina), whose life came to an end on January 4, 2026 at the age of 91, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Marion Eugene Varnadore, Sr. and Ida Wilson Varnadore; her husband Billy Love Melton, Sr.; her sisters, Lillian Windham, Polly Hatchell, Dorothy Crouch, Diane Lipford and Joanne Varnadore; Marion Eugene "Billy" Varnadore, Jr..

She is survived by: her sons, Billy L. Melton, Jr. of Chester, SC, Larry E. Melton of Chester, SC and Kenneth W. Melton of Chester, SC; her grandchildren, Larry Melton, Jr., Casey Bianco (Richard), Shannon Melton, Kenny Melton, Jennifer Melton, Courtney Melton Hance (Justin), Billy L. Melton, III and Joshua Melton; and her sister Iva Jean Hopper (Jody Thompson) of Chester, SC. She is also survived by numerous great grandchildren; several great-great grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to First Free Will Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1656, Chester, SC 29706.