Kiki Lynn Melson

Kiki Lynn Melson, 55, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2024 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center with her loving family by her side. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on November 8, 1968, to Roger Cummins and the late Jenny Helton Cummins. 

Kiki was a strong willed, determined, and beautiful woman who loved her family more than anything else. She was so tough and so funny and always cared for her family and friends. Kiki will be remembered as an amazing wife of 18 years to her husband, Mark, and a great mother. Her strong will and determination led her to put herself through college to earn a bachelor’s degree in accounting and begin her long career all while raising her children. She was very crafty and enjoyed knitting and crocheting. She leaves many happy memories to be cherished by all who knew and loved her. 

She is survived by her beloved husband of 18 years, Mark Melson; daughters, Tiffany Martin and Tabitha Martin; stepchildren, Aaron Melson, Dean Melson, and Amanda Hansel; sisters, Kristi Wolf and LeAndra Perry; father, Roger Cummins (Deb); and 9 grandchildren. 

Services will be announced at a later date. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cancer Services of Gaston County, 306 S. Columbia Street, Gastonia, NC 28054. 

Withers and Whisenant Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 2916 Union Road, Gastonia, NC (704) 864-5144 is serving the family.

Online condolences may be made at: www.withersandwhisenantfuneral.com