OBITUARY

Melanie Studdard Wilhoite, age 70, of Eatonton passed away on June 6, 2025. She was born on January 1, 1955 in Athens, Georgia to the late Grady Hoyt Studdard and the late Joyce Ann Ward Studdard. She was preceded in death by her brother: the late Brad Studdard. 

Surviving are husband: Wallace Wilhoite and uncle: Billy Ward. Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm on Monday, June 9, 2025 at Meadows Funeral Home, with funeral services following at 2:00 pm in their chapel. Interment will follow at Pleasant Valley Church Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Georgia Equine Rescue League (https://gerlltd.org/). 

Meadows Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of arrangements.