Miss. Helen Ruth Melton, 83 of Eagleville, TN, formerly of Benton, KY, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2020, at NHC Healthcare of Murfreesboro, Murfreesboro, TN.
Born Wednesday, January 27, 1937 in Stewart County, TN, she was the daughter of the late Clyde Dewelane Melton and the late Fannie Mae (Barrow) Melton. She was a member of Benton Church of Christ.
Surviving are her brother, Kendal Melton of Eagleville, TN; cousins, Joann Melton of Benton, KY and Darrell Melton of Benton, KY; nephews, John Kendal “Ken” Melton of Eagleville, TN, Keith Melton of Eagleville, TN; great nieces and nephews, Isabel Melton, Lyda Melton, Kole Melton and Lyla Melton all of Eagleville, TN.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at 11:30 a.m. in the Marshall Co. Memory Gardens, 1907 Hwy U.S. 641 North Benton, KY. Dr. Gene Gilliland will officiate. Interment will follow the service.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at Collier Funeral Home, 211 West 5th, Benton, KY.