Melany Inez Terrell, age 67, passed away on June 2, 2026. Born on February 26, 1959, in Carrollton, Georgia, Melany lived a life marked by faith, kindness, and a deep love for family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Milton Eli Terrell and Addie Hall Terrell; her brothers, Paul M. Terrell, James (Danny) Terrell, and David F. Terrell; and her sisters, Diane Kenner and Nancy Jo Shumake.

Melany is survived by her son, Richard (Lindsay) Baker, and their children, Isaiah, Avery, and Lincoln; her daughter, Jessica Burnham, and her children, Jonah, Lily, Lexi, and Elijah; her brother, Wayne (Carol) Terrell of Carrollton, Georgia; her sister, Martha (Kenny) Lanxton of Carrollton, Georgia; her sisters-in-law Alice Terrell and Judy Terrell of Carrollton, Georgia.. She also leaves behind many cherished nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends whose lives were enriched by her love, kindness, and radiant smile.

Throughout her life, Melany enjoyed a variety of occupations that allowed her to serve and connect with others. She worked as a waitress, a cashier at Food Depot, a sales associate with Home Depot, and later as a teller with Bank OZK in Carrollton. Wherever she worked, she was known for her warm smile, compassionate spirit, and genuine concern for those around her. Her heart for service extended beyond her professional life as she faithfully volunteered as a greeter at her church, welcoming others with the same warmth and kindness that characterized her daily life.

Melany found great joy in caring for her plants and possessed a special gift for nurturing them into beautiful blooms. She especially enjoyed feeding hummingbirds and watching the many birds and butterflies that visited her yard. Family, faith, and friendship were at the heart of Melany's life, and her love for her family, her church family at Southern Hills at City Station, and her WOW sisters was evident to all who knew her.She loved listening to and singing praise and worship music and never missed an opportunity to share her faith and her love for her Savior, Jesus Christ.

Serving as Honorary Pallbearers are Melany's beloved WOW sisters and dear friends: Coleen Knowles, Sandi Joiner, Debbie Daniel, Amber Scarbro, Cecelia Hague, Cindy Elmore, Sybonett Ennis, Winnie Buchanan, Whitney Bogg and Marissa Cowart. Their unwavering friendship, prayers, and fellowship brought great joy and encouragement to Melany and her family.

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to Pastor Ron Boswell for the love, friendship, and spiritual care he so faithfully shared with Melany as his sister in Christ.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at the graveside in Carrollton City Cemetery on Saturday, June 6, at 11:00 a.m., with Pastor Ron Boswell officiating. The service will take place in the upper rear section of the cemetery near the intersection of Natures Trail and Pearl Street. Family and friends are invited to attend and share in remembering and celebrating Melany's life. The family will receive friends at the service.

Flowers may be delivered to Martin & Hightower Funeral Home on Friday, June 5. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Southern Hills at City Station, 2115 Maple Street, Carrollton, GA 30117, or online at citystation.org/give.

Messages of condolence may be shared with the family at www.martin-hightower.com. Martin & Hightower Heritage Chapel is honored to serve the Terrell family.