Melanie Carol Hedden

Ms. Melanie Carol Hedden, age 40 of Hiawassee, GA, passed away Monday, August 13, 2007 at Chatuge Regional Hospital. Ms. Hedden was born Thursday, December 8, 1966 in Towns County. A member of McConnell Memorial Baptist Church, She was preceded in death by father, Everett Barrett and sister, Pam Barrett.

Survivors include: mother and step-father, Lounell and Bill Mull of Hiawassee, GA, Jeff Hedden of Hiawassee, GA, daughter, Ashley Hedden of Hiawassee, GA, son, Jeremy Hedden of Hiawassee, GA, brothers, Darrell Barrett, Daniel Barrett and Scott Barrett all of Hiawassee, GA, step-sisters, Patty Burns of Hiawassee, GA, Susan Mull of Hiawassee, GA.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 15, 2007 at 12:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Cochran Funeral Home with Dr. Rudy Patton and Rev. Ken Fuller officiating. Music will be provided by Claudette Griffin. Interment will follow in Burch Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Timothy Barrett, Jonathan Barrett, Michael Barrett, Matthew Barrett, Casey Barrett, Eric Barrett.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-9, Tuesday, August 14.

The Cochran Funeral Home of Hiawassee, Georgia is in charge of arrangements. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.