Ellen Bender Melton, 82, of Morehead City, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at her home.

Ellen was born on June 4, 1938, in Pollocksville, North Carolina, to the late Earl and Amanda Bender.

She is survived by her daughters, Jane Sobotor and husband Billy of Pollocksville and Cecile Shenkan of Morehead City; son, Walter Byrd of Pollocksville; 4 grandchildren; and 2 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Melton; daughter, Janet Melvin; and 3 grandchildren.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions, in memory of Ellen, may be made to Carteret Health Care Hospice at P.O. Drawer 1619, Morehead City NC 28557.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory in Morehead City, NC.