Mary Ann Redford Melton, 81, of Richmond died Monday, Jan. 15, 2007. She was the widow of Edward V. Melton Jr. and was preceded in death by her daughter, Sandra Melton Markwith. She is survived by her son, E. Vincent Melton III and his wife, Sheila, of Spotsylvania County; her daughter, Kathy Melton Gordon; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 19, at the Dale Memorial Park. Arrangements are being handled by Bliley Funeral Home, Richmond.