Sarah Louise (Blackwell) Melton

Sarah Louise Blackwell Melton, age 86, of Caryville, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at Mercy Hospice of Knoxville. Louise was born in Draper, Kentucky to the late William Ben and Mary Elizabeth Hill Blackwell. She was a member of the Cherry Bottom Baptist Church of Lake City. She enjoyed quilting, gardening flowers, and cooking. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Issac "Ikie" Melton, her brother Rev. Earl Blackwell, her sister Mossie Mae Fannon Chataitis, and her Son-in-Law Con Ray Disney.
Survivors:

Son Benny Joe Melton Caryville


Daughters Wanda Patty and Husband Otis Jr. Caryville
Dora Sprankles and Husband Jimmy Clinton
Mary Lou Waddell and Husband Larry Caryville
Linda Disney Caryville
Nora Lay and Husband Luther Wayne Caryville


Eight Grandchildren and nine Great Grandchildren

Several Nieces, Nephews, Relatives, and Friends.

Visitation: 5:00 PM- 8:00 PM Thursday, February 24, 2011 at Hatmaker Funeral Home.
Louise will lie in state from 1 PM to 2 PM Friday, February 25, 2011 at Cherry Bottom Baptist Church with funeral to follow at 2 PM with Rev. Rick Howard and Rev. Junior Bailey officiating.
Interment:To follow funeral at Oak Grove Cemetery in Lake City

You can also view Louise's guest book at www.hatmakerfuneralhome.com

Hatmaker Funeral Home, Lake City, TN in charge of arrangements.