She was born November 5, 1964, in Adair County. Preceding her in death was her father, Creon Melson and two brothers, Eric and Timmy Melson. Judy was a member of Melson Ridge Separate Baptist Church and Co-Owner of Melson Roofing.
Survivors include:
Her husband – Tony Grant of Columbia
Her mother – Betty Coomer Melson of Columbia
One daughter – Audrey Benham of Columbia
One brother – Richie and his wife Angie Melson of Columbia
One sister – Rhonda and her husband David Begley of Coburg
Several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
Funeral service – Thursday, March 3, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Michael Helm officiating
Burial in Shearer Cemetery
Visitation after 10:00 A.M. Thursday
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements