MELTON, PARTHENIA JOYCE (WORD), 74, passed away Tuesday June 28, 2011 at Norton Audubon Hospital.
A native of Glasgow, she was retired from Brown & Williamson and a member of Harvest Church of God.
She is survived by her loving husband, Billy Melton, sons; Tony Melton (Pam) and Kevin Melton; stepchildren, Billy Melton Jr., Michael Allen Melton and Kimberly Melton; grandchildren, Justin White, Jesseica Melton, Daniel White, Brianna Melton, Sarah Melton and Joshua Melton; one great-granddaughter, Lilly Melton; former daughters-in-law, Missy Miller and Kim Melton; brother, Billy Word (Virginia); and extended stepgrandchildren, and family in Glasgow.
Her funeral will be Friday 1 p.m. at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Hwy. Burial is in Beth Haven Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, 5-9 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., funeral time