Henderson, KY – Margaret “Margo” Lorraine (Payne) Melton, 79, of Henderson, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, December 27, 2021 at Lucy Smith King Care Center in Henderson. She was born on November 17, 1942 in Owensboro, Kentucky to the late Francis and Mary (Cook) Payne.
Margo was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Henderson, Kentucky. She devoted her life to her church family and loving animals.
She is survived by her children, DeeDee Weddington (Gary) and Kelly Alvey (Heather); her granddaughter, Lindsey Jenkins (Greg) and her siblings, Carolyn Dawson, Yvonne Mays (Robert) and Jody Payne.
Margo is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Melton; her son, Daniel Alvey and her siblings, Stella Scott, Patsy Burns, Gabriel Payne, John Robert Payne and Cecelia Payne.
A private celebration in honor of Margo’s life will be held at a later date.
Simple Cremation Evansville is entrusted with care.
Carla Blackburn says
I wish I could be there for you Dee Dee and Kelly Margaret was very loved love and prayers to you and your family