Marion C. Melton, 99

DOVER - Marion C. Melton, of Dover, died Tuesday Oct. 28, 2008, in Capitol Nursing Center, Dover. She was 99. Mrs. Melton was born July 19, 1909, in Atlanta, Ga., to the late John and Claire Childress. She worked as a tour guide for the State of Delaware Museums. Mrs. Melton was a member of the Peoples Church of Dover. She enjoyed her home, her church and spending time with her family. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, George H. Melton in 1979. Mrs. Melton is survived by her son, George H. Melton Jr. and his wife Louise of Framingham, Mass.; two daughters, Martha Lord and her husband Fred of Dover, Claire Montgomery and her husband Jerry of Baton Rouge, La.; nine grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be at a later date. Local arrangements by Torbert Funeral Chapel, Dover. Letters of condolence may be sent, and the guestbook may be signed at www.torbertfuneral.com.