Obituaries
Obituaries

Walton, Melissa

Feb 22, 2024

WALTON, Melissa A.

Age 61, of McDonough, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2024. Funeral service will be held Friday, February 23, 2024, 11:00 AM at Wesley Chapel UMC, McDonough. Hope Funeral Home, Fayetteville.

View the obituary on Legacy.com

Funeral Home Information

HOPE Funeral Home

165 Carnegie Place

Fayetteville, GA

30214

https://www.hopefunerals.com

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