Stella Aurelia Melder

1914 ∼ 2022

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Stella Aurelia Melder passed away peacefully on September 4, 2022 in Beaumont, Texas. She was born in Zwolle, Louisiana on September 16, 1914 to the late Lillie Batson Savell and Erving Benjamin Savell.

She is preceded in death by her parents, seven siblings, and husband Marvin E. Melder, and daughter Jeanette Warner.

She is survived by her grandsons Donnie Warner and wife Tressa, Joey Warner and wife Julie of Beaumont; Paul Warner and wife Tracie of Cypress; nieces Marilyn Spidle of Beaumont and Twylia Fritze of Alabama, nephew Billy Hull of Kerrville; great-grandchildren Kristen Burkett, Preston Warner, Tiffany Schwartzenburg, Jake Warner, Garrett Warner, and Lindsey Warner; and great-great-grandchildren Stella Burkett, Maggie Burkett, and June Burkett.

She will be fondly remembered by all who knew her for her quick wit, good humor, and kind heart.

A private family burial service will be Thursday, September 8, 2022 at Forest Lawn, Beaumont.

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David Mohr December 1, 2022

Miss Stella was a neighbor of my father, CD Mohr, at Calder Woods for several years. It was a delight to anticipate the genuine joy light up in Miss Stella’s crystal blue eyes when I came for a visit. She always had a big smile and a kind word for me. We had many pleasant conversations over lunch with my father. He would have been 103 on his birthday, 11/27. It was funny because he would never admit Miss Stella was older than he. She was a good (and patient) friend for him too! She certainly lived a long and full life, bringing love and joy to all those who met her. She will be missed.

Alan Hefty September 9, 2022

Stella was our backdoor neighbor for over 40 years. We were good friends and visited often over our fence, on our patio, and in our home. She was smart, funny, kind, and very independent. What I remember most was her level of energy. She was constantly doing something physical: mowing, painting, gardening, even spreading loads of dirt, up into her 90’s. She was remarkable! Even having a hip replaced in her 90’s did little to slow her down. She passed just shy of her 108th birthday, spending only her last few years in a nursing facility. She was a great friend to our family. We loved her and will miss her greatly. Our condolences and prayers are with Donnie, Joey, and Paul and their families. Alan, Cherrie, Brian, and Clay Hefty