DIONNA C. MELLO

February 17, 1938 – April 22, 2017
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at 11 a.m. at Ibert’s Mortuary in Franklin celebrating the life of Dionna C. Mello, a native of Seagraves, Texas and a 37 year resident of Franklin who went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at the age of 79 with her family by her side. Following the service she will be laid to rest in the Franklin Cemetery Mausoleum. Pastor Den Hussey will conduct the services with Kenneth Perry providing musical selections. Serving as pallbearers will be Aubrey Oliver, Arlie Oliver, Nelvin Mello, Rusty Dore, Kenny Perry, Talley Boykin, and Harley Mello.
A gathering of family and friends will be held at Ibert’s Mortuary on Tuesday from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. and again on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until service time.
Many will remember Ms. Dionna from her many years working at Walmart in Franklin, where she retired as Personnel Manager after 28 years of dedicated service. She was also an active and faithful member of Crossing Place Church of Bayou Vista. She will be fondly remembered and dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Those she leaves to cherish her memory include her son, Douglas Joseph “Joey” Mello Jr. and his wife Martha; her granddaughter, Michelle Mata Gomez; three brothers, Aubrey Lee Oliver and his wife Nana, Bobby Ray Oliver, and Arlie Byron Oliver and his wife Connie; one brother-in-law, Johnny McLemore; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and family members.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Joseph Mello Sr.; her father, Chester Henry Reese; her mother and step-father, Ruby Jewel Sims Oliver and John Byron Oliver; and two sisters, Mary Louise Moore and Lois McLemore.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that contributions be made to The Bridge Adult and Teen Challenge Center, PO Box 126, Charenton, La. 70523, 337-923-7009.
Family and friends may view the obituary and express their condolences online by visiting www.iberts.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert’s Mortuary, Inc., 1007 Main Street, Franklin, La. 70538, (337) 828-5426.

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