Melanie Scott Yelton, age 88, passed away Friday afternoon, August 20, 2021, at Baptist Memorial of North MS in Oxford, MS. She was the widow of the late James A Yelton.
A graveside service will be 11:00 A.M. Monday, August 23, 2021 at Magnolia Cemetery in Batesville, MS.
Melanie was born May 23, 1933 in Batesville, MS to the late James Tate and Laura Profilet Scott. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Batesville, MS. She was a retired school teacher having taught for thirty years. She enjoyed cooking for her family and friend, especially baking bread and caramel cakes. Playing bridge was also a favorite pastime she enjoyed with her friends. She had a special loves for cats.
Melanie's memory will be cherished by her three children, which includes two daughters, Ginger Hitt of Batesville, MS, Laura Woods of Batesville, MS; son, Andy Yelton (Alex) of Batesville, MS; sister, Mary Ann Lacy of El Dorado, AR; two grandchildren, Beth Ann Roy (Michael), Michael Woods (Paige); four great-grandchildren, Tyler, Lydia, Connor and Vivian.
Along with her husband and parents, Melanie was preceded in death by her brother, James Tate "Bubba" Scott, Jr.
Monday, August 23, 2021
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