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Sallie M Melvin

August 17, 1919 - February 6, 2022

Sallie M. Melvin, age 102, of Hawthorne, FL passed away February 6, 2022, at Plaza Health and Rehabilitation. She was born August 17, 1919, to the late Andres and Rachael Gerardo. Sallie met her husband, Leslie W. Melvin while he was in the United States Army. They moved to Florida and were married 37 years before he passed. She was a homemaker but loved the outdoors. She grew her own vegetables including hot peppers, which she put on everything. She was always proud of her flowers. Over the years she took in many stray animals wanting to save them all. Her favorite time was spent freshwater fishing. She and her husband spent many hours on the lakes, to which many fish fries were had. Her other favorite pastime was drinking coffee and visiting with family and friends . She is survived by her daughters Mary Martinez (Art) of Trinidad, CO., Christina Bryant, of Canton, OH, Angie Preston (Joe) of Hawthorne, FL, and Donna Barnes of Lakeland, FL. 9 grandchildren, several greatgrandchildren, and great, great grandchildren. A Graveside service will be held Friday, February 11, 2022, at 2:30PM at Memorial Park East, 3700 SE Hawthorne Road.

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Sallie M. Melvin, age 102, of Hawthorne, FL passed away February 6, 2022, at Plaza Health and Rehabilitation. She was born August 17, 1919, to the late Andres and Rachael Gerardo. Sallie met her husband, Leslie W. Melvin while he was in the... View Obituary & Service Information

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