NEW CASTLE-Suellen Marie Melton, 38, of New Castle, Indiana, passed away Friday January 26th, 2024, at her home peacefully in her sleep. Suellen was a beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece, cousin, and friend. She had the most beautiful smile that could light up any room. She was born January 9th, 1986, in New Castle to Jeff and Patty Melton. She graduated from New Castle Chrysler High School in 2004, where throughout her high school years she excelled in softball as a pitcher for the Trojans.

Suellen is survived by her companion Mike Watkins and her beloved Boxer Lilly-Belle; her parents, Jeff and Patty Melton; brother, Jeffery (Angela Pound) Melton; aunts, Barbra Sue Daniels of Albany Ky and Mary (Nathan) Brewington of New Castle IN; uncles, Rodger (Judy) Melton of New Castle IN, Jerry (Anita) Melton of Burkesville KY, Junior (Debbie) Melton of Albany KY, Tony Melton of Albany KY, Larry (Michelle) Melton of Dayton OH, Chuck (Annette) Pierce of Dunrieth IN; also, multiple cousins.

She was preceded in death by great-grandfather Howard Glidewell; maternal-grandparents, William Edward Pierce and Mary Ellen Pierce; paternal-grandparents, Cordell Melton and Jaqueline Melton; and uncles, Ralph (Patty) Melton, Steve Melton, and Jay Pierce; cousins, Eddie Pierce and Abby Pierce.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, February 2nd, 2024, at Marshall & Erlewein Funeral Home, Lewisville Chapel. Pastor Nathan Brewington will officiate. Burial will follow at South Mound Cemetery-West Lawn addition in New Castle, Indiana. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 4-8 p.m. Thursday February 1st, 2024. Online condolences can be made anytime at www.marshallanderleweinfuneralhome.com.