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 p.m. - 3 p.m. at Meadowview Baptist Church, 10715 Ooltewah Georgetown Rd, 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, Tony Cordell

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