Marlene Meli

Marlene Meli of New Market passed away on Saturday surrounded by her loving family. She was 87. Mrs. Meli was a Christian who found strength and salvation through the grace of her Lord. She was a part of Huntsville Christian Church

Marlene will be remembered for her love and hospitality, for being understanding and forgiving, and for having a heart of gold. She loved to cook and found joy in making sure that others were fed.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Aaron & Martha Elois Brazier; by her sisters, Evelyn Blanton, Josephine Terrell, and Betty Posey; her brothers, Elton Brazier and James Brazier.

Surviving family members include her devoted husband of 45 years, Frank Meli. She was a devoted and loving wife who truly believed that her husband came into her life as an answer to her prayers. She shared that Frank's love, strength and faith in God became a great pillar of strength for her to lean on while on this earth; She is also survived by her brother, Aaron "Junior" Brazier and his wife, Sherry along with several nieces and nephews, her brothers-in-law, Gary Meli (Karen) and Mark Meli (Teresa) and her pets who she loved like they were her children.

The family will receive friends on Saturday from Noon until 2pm at Hazel Green Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 2pm at the funeral home with Senior Minister John Lancaster officiating. Burial will then be in Taylor Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Huntsville Christian Church in Marlene's memory.

Hazel Green Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.