Nell Rose Williams Melton, 88,of Galax, Virginia passed away July 22, 2018 in the Waddell Nursing Home, Galax, VA Mrs. Melton was born March 9, 1930 in Grayson County Virginia to the late Roy and Carrie Carico Williams.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Grady Williams.

She is survived by her husband Rupert Melton of the home; daughter and son-in-law Regina Clark and Jerry of Greensboro, North Carolina; son and daughter-in-law Kenneth Melton and Sandra of Galax; brothers Kermit Williams, Dan Williams, Marvin Williams and Wade Williams all of Galax, Virginia.   Also surviving are three grandchildren; three great grandchildren; several step grandchildren; step great grandchildren and nephews and nieces; special friends Abby Vaughan and Ruth Lyon.

The funeral service will be help Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 2:00 PM in the Mount Pisgah Church of Christ with Lawrence Warden officiating. Interment will follow in the Monta Vista Cemetery.  The family will receive friends at the church from 12:30 PM until time for the service.