Vivian Lucretia Melton

January 23, 1931 - June 23, 2009
Vivian Lucretia Melton

Vivian Tweed Melton, 78, of Hendersonville, NC, unexpectedly passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at Pardee Memorial Hospital.

A native and lifelong resident of Henderson County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Luther and Medra Marie Renner Tweed. She was also preceded in death by twin infant girls; her daughter, Diane Melton; brother, Gene Tweed; and sisters, Maxine Case and Betty Jane Snyder.

She retired from Biltmore Tool & Supply Company as an accountant after 27 yearsí employment. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Hendersonville.

She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, James H. Melton, Jr. of Hendersonville; daughters, Patricia Kay Alexander of Hendersonville, and Janet Melton Sharp and husband, Dale, of Asheville; sister, JoAnn Cantrell of Black Mountain; brothers, James D. Tweed and Vincent Tweed of Hendersonville, and Gary Tweed of Chattanooga, TN; adopted daughter, Robbin Whaley of Hendersonville; and several nieces and nephews.


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  • June 26, 2009
    John and Phoebe Rollins says:
    We were very sorry to learn of Vivian's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  • June 23, 2010
    Janet Melton Sharp says:
    It's been a year today since Mom got her place in God's house. To say that life has changed since Mom passed away is an understatement but the only constant thing in life is change. I thank God for taking Mom to Heaven - I know she is healthy and happy beyond all comprehension. There's a hole in our family but there is more love and gratitude for the life of Mom in our hearts - she is worth every tear that I shed for her. Thanks and blessings to all who wrote such nice things about Mom and for sending prayers and comfort to us during this time of adjustment. We will see all of our loved ones in Heaven and what a family reunion that will be!

  • September 09, 2009
    Bill Green says:
    I attended Blue Ridge School for boys, (1965-66) It was so long ago but I certain remember Miss Melton. Her kindness and patience were most appreciated by a boy from Arkansas. Our thoughts and prayers always Bill Green

  • June 30, 2009
    Robin Ertzberger says:
    So sorry for your loss and I know you will miss her and her sweet smile and gentle spirit.

  • June 30, 2009
    Marcia says:
    I am sorry for your loss. I just can't believe Vivian has passed away. She was like a second mother to me. We had a lot of great times at Biltmore Tool. She will always hold a special place in my heart and life. I loved her very much.