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Myrtle Beach… Shirley Lee Pinion Melton, age 84, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022 to be with her Heavenly Father. She was born March 25, 1938 in Charlotte, NC and was the daughter of the late Robert and Velma Eudy Pinion. Along with her parents, Mrs. Melton was predeceased by three sisters, Dorothy Mosier, Barbara Robbins, and Linda Mason and two brothers, Ralph Pinion and Robert Pinion. Surviving are her husband of 66 years, James Harold Melton, Sr.; four sons, James Melton, Jr. (Betty), Donald Melton (Sue), Ralph Melton, and Gary Gene Melton (Dawn); two daughters, Betty Taylor (Dennis) and Cheryl Kestner; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; one brother, Jerry Pinion; and one sister, Cora Kimbrell. Shirley lived most of her life in Myrtle Beach, SC after years of service as an Air Force military wife living across the U.S. in Illinois, South Carolina, Washington, Hawaii, Ohio, Alaska, and Idaho as well as overseas in Zweibrűcken Germany. She loved her church and church family at Forestbrook Baptist in Myrtle Beach. Besides raising and caring for her six children, she gave of her time and loved helping others. Shirley exemplified Matthew 22:39 in her community where she loved her neighbors. She loved spending time gardening her flowers and loved welcoming to her garden and watching hummingbirds at the feeders. Shirley loved spending time and visiting with her all her grandkids. Her smile lit up a room, especially when she had friends and family over for special dinners and occasions. She was an avid reader and especially loved camping with her husband Jim in Alaska, on Lakes in South Carolina, and to Arvada Wyoming with her Sister Barbara and husband Larry. Special thanks to a special friend Samuel Garcia and the staff at El Cerra Grande for the many years of welcoming Shirley and Jim into their favorite Mexican Restaurant in Myrtle Beach. Sam graciously delivered meals personally to their house when they were unable to leave home. Special thanks to the many friends, family, and neighbors that visited Shirley while she was in the hospital. Please sign the online guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Conway Chapel is serving the family.

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Shirley Lee Melton

March 25, 1938 - August 21, 2022