Norma Melton Calhoun, age 85, passed away on April 18, 2012. She was born November 21, 1926 in Nash County to the late Patty and D. Leon Melton. She is preceded in death by her  husband, L.G. “Tony” Calhoun.

Surviving are her daughters, Brenda C. Bazemore and husband Tom of Rocky Mount, Kathy C. Scott and husband John of Raleigh; sons, L. Gordon Calhoun and wife Sandi M. of Richmond, and Michael Calhoun of Rocky Mount; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sisters, Peggy Melton and Alice Shearin of Dortches.

A funeral was held Sunday, April 22, 2012 at West Edgecombe Baptist Church.  Burial followed at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to West Edgecombe Baptist Church, 13312 NC 43 North, Rocky Mount NC 27801.

Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount.