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Hilda Rochelle Melvin

November 12, 1942 ~ December 30, 2017

SHARPSBURG - Hilda Rochelle Melvin, age 75, passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2017. Born in Cumberland County, NC on November 12, 1942, she was the daughter of Ralph Melvin and Ruth Starling Melvin. She was preceded in death by her sons, Charles Brent Langley and Christopher Scott Langley; father, Ralph Melvin; and sister, Annette Viverette. Hilda's love for preparing family meals which would bring laughter and happiness to all and was always a cherished moment. She had an open door policy to come inside her home and eat at her table, to include family and friends. She was a devoted caregiver to her mother, as well as to others. Her generosity and selflessness knew no bounds. Hilda touched the lives of so many people and will always be remembered with love and kindness. She was a loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, and friend to all. Hilda leaves behind to cherish her memory, mother, Ruth Starling Melvin of Rocky Mount; son, Ross Langley of Sharpsburg, and daughter, Jennifer Smith and husband, Larry, of Rocky Mount. She is also survived by grandchildren, Isabel Smith and Isaiah Smith; sister, Bonnie Langley of Rocky Mount; nieces, Bridgette King, Belinda Boswell, Barbara Hardy, Brenda McKenney, and Beverly Boswell; and nephew, Kyle Viverette. A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at 11:00 AM at Rocky Mount Memorial Park with Pastor Gary Wood officiating. The family will receive friends and relatives on Wednesday, January 3, 2017 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home. Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to one's charity of choice. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com. Visitation Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services 1130 N. Winstead Ave. Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-451-8800 --> | Wednesday 1/3, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Service Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Thursday 1/4, 11:00 am - 11:30 am Cemetery Rocky Mount Memorial Park 4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43 Rocky Mount, NC 27804 Thursday 1/4, 11:00 am - 11:30 am

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  1. Sorry for the loss of your love one. May you find comfort in knowing that your dear one is safe in the memory of God, who will remember every detail about her and bring her back again. John 528, 39 gives this assurance.

  2. Bonnie’ so sorry to hear of your loss of your sweet sister Hilda she will be missed please let me or mama know if u need anything u and your family are sheltered in gods arms during this difficult time u and your family are in our prayers and thoughts we love u Jackie and Samantha

  3. Bonnie, I am so sorry to hear about Hilda. Please know you and all the family are in my prayers. She will be dearly missed.

  4. Jennifer… so sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. We know that she will be missed, but we also have a hope for eternity and know that she is under His wing.

  5. Jennifer and Bonnie, we have just heard of the passing of Ms. Hilda. We are so sorry for your loss. She was so very good to our family, especially during the illness of Tony’s mom. She was Ellen’s best friend and we all loved her dearly.

  6. Bonnie, I was sorry to hear of Hilda’s passing. We will be praying for you and the family. I know she will be missed. Martha and Shelton Lucas, and Mary Walker.


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