She was a faithful and loving Mom, Meme, Sister, Aunt and Friend. Before her illness, she was the first to volunteer and make sure friends, family and loved ones knew they were prayed for and cared for. Melanie was an active member of the Mobile Baptist Builders and loved going on mission to help cook for the builders. She often opened her home to college students and families in ministry for a hot meal and a comfy bed.
God blessed her with the gift of hospitality.
Melanie graduated from Murphy High School in 1960 and began her life with Jim that same year. Melanie served in the school food service industry for 28 years with 24 years in the
Satsuma schools. She retired from her career as the Manager of Lee Elementary and Satsuma High School Cafeterias. Her heart was called to make sure her students were well fed and well cared for on her watch.
She was preceded in death by the love of her life, James (Jim) T. Williams; her parents, Freddie E. Webb, Sr. and Mattie Belle Webb, Brother in laws Harold Harvill and Vincent Lyons.
Melanie is survived by her children, Pam (Gary) Raymond, Dana (Mike) Calder, and Jim (Desiree) Williams; grandchildren, Rachel (Chris) Morgan, Britney (Chris) Sherrer, Cari Raymond, Michael (Jessica) Calder, Jr., Sarah Calder, Christina Williams, Christa (Alex) Hughes, Ashley (Steve), Shaun (Dana) Battiste, and Haley (Matt) Baker; and great grandchildren, Mollie Morgan, Emma Morgan, Chloe Morgan, Conner Morgan, Ava Sherrer, Olivia Sherrer, Michael (Tripp) Calder, III, Addison Battiste, Ryleigh Battiste, Cohen Baker, Landon Baker and Ansley Baker. She was also loved dearly by her siblings, Elizabeth Lyons, Gloria (Jerry) Myers, Norma (Paul) Harvill, Freddie (Jo) Webb, Kay (Mike) Battiste, and Arne Webb. She will be missed by many more nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The family would like to thank the nursing staff of Mobile Infirmary on the 4th floor West for their care and love extended to their mother in her last days. Also, thanks to the Saad Family for their vision and care put into creating The Retreat as such a peaceful and loving place to say goodbye to our precious Meme. Your kindness and care will never be forgotten.
Active Pallbearers will be Michael Calder, Jr, Chris Morgan, Chris Sherrer, Shaun Battiste, Matt Baker, and Trae Webb.
Visitation will be observed on Friday, December 13, 2024 at 9:00 am at Redemption Church in Saraland, AL with a funeral service at 10:00 am. Burial will follow at Mobile Memorial Gardens.
Cemetery, 6100 Three Notch Rd., Mobile, AL 36619.
October 23, 1941 – December 9, 2024
Interment will take place in Mobile Memorial Gardens Cemetery 6100 Three Notch Rd. Mobile, AL 36619
