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Bernice Melton

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Official Obituary of

Bernice Melton

January 14, 1932 ~ December 13, 2025 (age 93) 93 Years Old

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Bernice Melton Obituary

Bernice Melton (93) Called home to be with the Lord on Saturday December 13, 2025. Beloved Mother and Friend. Public Family viewing & visitation will be held on Monday December 22, 2025 (5pm-7pm) at The Gaines Funeral Home 5386 Lee Road. Maple Heights, Ohio 44137. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday December 23, 2025 at Avon Avenue Baptist Church 10902 Avon Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44105.

Wake: 10:00AM Funeral: 10:30AM

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Services

Family Visitation and Viewing

Monday
December 22, 2025
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Gaines Funeral Home
5386 Lee Road
Maple Heights, OH 44137

Wake

Tuesday
December 23, 2025
10:00 AM
Avon Avenue Baptist Church
10902 Avon Ave
Cleveland, OH 44105

Celebration of Life Service

Tuesday
December 23, 2025
10:30 AM
Avon Avenue Baptist Church
10902 Avon Ave
Cleveland, OH 44105

Interment

Tuesday
December 23, 2025
1:00 PM
Highland Park Cemetery
21400 Chargrin Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44122

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