Melanie Barlow, 53, went home to be with the Lord on April 10, 2019. Born and raised in Columbus, Georgia, Melanie was a long-time resident of Glynn County. She spent her life serving others within the Tourism and Hospitality industry. With a passion for making others feel welcome and valuable—and always with a smile—she displayed a true servant heart. This standard continued into her personal life, where prioritizing others over herself was a way of life for Melanie.

As a mother, grandmother and wife, Melanie will be dearly missed by her loved ones; though they take comfort in the fact that she was a believer and is now walking in freedom in the presence of the Lord. Melanie is survived by her three children: Ashley Simper, Joseph Higson and Zachary Sarro; her parents: Joe and Cheri Felton; her three siblings: Robbie Taylor, Greg Sellers and Steve Houston; her seven grandchildren: Greg Higson, Audrey Higson, Caleb Woods, Dalton Sarro, Eben Sarro, Cullen Simper and Luke Simper; and her husband: Reed Barlow.

Private services will be held at Chapman Funeral Chapel.