Holder, Betty Melton

Longtime Meadowview Baptist Member Was Ag Service Office Manager

  • Friday, July 18, 2025
Betty Melton Holder
Betty Melton Holder

Betty Melton Holder, 89, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2025.

Betty was a faithful member of Meadowview Baptist Church for 45 years. She was employed as an office manager for Agricultural Stabilization Conservation Service (ASCS), where she retired after 35 years.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Vernice and Neal “Bus” Melton; brothers, J.E. Melton, Don Melton and sister, Virginia Cordell.

She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Ned Holder; brothers, Dean Melton (Regina) of Chattanooga, TN, Jackie Melton (Patty) and Ronnie Melton, both of Decatur, TN, and sister, Sarah Cordell (Paul) of Hixson, TN, as well as several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, July 20, 2025, from 1-3 p.m. at Meadowview Baptist Church, 10715 Ooltewah Georgetown Road, Georgetown, TN 37336.

A funeral service will follow at 3 p.m. in the chapel with Pastor Jeff Duncan and Pastor Al Miller officiating.

Betty will be laid to rest in Lakewood Memorial Gardens East on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 11 a.m.

Pallbearers will be David Johnson, Michael Arp, Chad Cordell, Chet Bray, Scottie Cordell, James Shumake, and Tony Cordell.

Share your memories and express condolences at www.turnerfamilyfuneralhome.com

Arrangements are by Turner Funeral Home, Highway 58 Chapel, 423 622-3171

Obituaries
Rachel Elizabeth Hamilton
  • 7/22/2025

Rachel Elizabeth Hamilton, 40, of Chattanooga, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025, in Memphis, Tennessee. She was born in Chattanooga, on April 19, 1985, and attended Our Lady of Perpetual ... more

David Lawrence Williams
David Lawrence Williams
  • 7/22/2025

David Lawrence Williams, 88, of East Ridge, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025. He was born on Sept. 6, 1936, and was a lifelong resident of the Chattanooga and Northwest Georgia ... more

Joshua Paul Davis
Joshua Paul Davis
  • 7/21/2025

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Joshua Paul Davis, 19, on Thursday, July 17, 2025. Joshua brought so much light and joy into our lives and will be deeply missed by ... more