Melanie Anne (Sommers) Mullinax

Melanie Anne Sommers Mullinax, 75, of Wilkesboro and formerly of Kannapolis, passed away Sunday December 13, 2020 at Rose Glen Village in Wilkesboro.

Born February 23, 1945 in East Baton Rouge Parish, LA, she was the daughter of the late Albert Ray and Patricia Ruby Gauthier Sommers.

During her working years, Melanie was a machine operator at Philip Morris. While indeed a loving wife, mother, sister, and daughter, she adored, loved and lived for her grandchildren.

Melanie is survived by her two children, Lisa M. Stokes and husband Brandon of Wilkesboro, and Mark Mullinax and wife Ashlee of Concord; four grandchildren, McKenzie, Katie, Allison and Hailey; three siblings, John Sommers and wife Patsy, Jeff Sommers and wife Carolyn and Nevon Dukaric and husband Duke, all of Baton Rouge; and numerous nieces and nephews. Aside from her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband Roy, March 4, 2015 and her brother Dennis Sommers.

A memorial service to honor Melanie’s life will be held 3:00 PM Monday December 21, 2020 at Whitley’s Funeral Chapel, 1748 Dale Earnhardt Blvd. Kannapolis, NC 28083. Rev. Billy Carey will officiate. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Condolences may be expressed at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com