Bertha Lee Melton Ivey
August 22, 1920 - May 28, 2008
Bertha Lee Melton Ivey, 87, of 634 Holland Drive, Statesville, passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2008, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born on August 22, 1920, in Scotland County, NC, to the late William Henry “Willie” Melton and Lee Clifton Paul Melton. She was a retired textile worker and homemaker, enjoyed baking, canning and working with her flowers. Mrs. Ivey was of the Protestant Faith. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one brother, William “Buddy” Melton and one sister, Martha Cain. She is survived by her husband, Robert N Ivey of the home; two sons, Robert E Ivey and wife Ruth of Mouth of Wilson, VA and Ronald Lee Ivey and wife Barbara of Troutman; two sisters, Mary Kanipe and Addie Hartman both of Rockingham; five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. A graveside service will be conducted at Iredell Memorial Gardens Friday May 30, 2008 at 10:00am. Rev. Don Horton will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday evening May 29, 2008 from 7:00pm-8:30pm at Chapman Funeral Home and at other times at the home.
Bertha Lee Melton Ivey, 87, of 634 Holland Drive, Statesville, passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2008, at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was born on August 22, 1920, in Scotland County, NC, to the late William Henry “Willie” Melton... View Obituary & Service Information