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Melanie Lilly

October 5, 1947 — February 17, 2020

Locust, NC

Melanie Anne Cook Lilly, 72, of Locust, NC went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 17, 2020 at her home surrounded by family.

Melanie, also known as "Warden", was born October 5, 1947 in Concord, NC to the late Ralph Calvin Cook and the late Ethel Pauline Morgan Cook.
She was also preceded in death by her son, Gregory Kent Lilly.

Survivors include her significant other of 37 years, John "Terry" Hatley, the only one that could put up with her for that long.  She also leaves behind, daughter, Melissa "Pety" Moore and husband Scott of Monroe; daughter, Tammy Morgan and husband Dell of Union Grove, NC; grandchildren, Megan Van Wieren and husband Will; Charlie Love and wife Lauren; Jared Gallarini and wife Ava; Alex Moore; Jordan Lilly; five great grandchildren, Mya, Savannah, Cora, Evander and Indigo; sister Linda Pearce-Starnes; brother Hack Cook and wife Sue; sister Cathy "Jaybird" Lapish (Junior); as well as many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Friday, February 21, 2020 at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Concord.  A celebration of life will follow at 2:00 pm, officiated by Rev. Will Van Wieren III.

Memorials may be made to West Stanly Christian Ministries, P. O. Box 27, Stanfield, NC 28163.

Hartsell Funeral Home of Midland is serving the Lilly family.  Memories and condolences may be shared at www.hartsellfh.com

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Visitation

Friday, February 21, 2020

1:00 - 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

St. Paul United Methodist Church

8005 NC-200, Concord, NC 28025

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Funeral Service

Friday, February 21, 2020

Starts at 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

St. Paul United Methodist Church

8005 NC-200, Concord, NC 28025

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