Annie M. Williams-Melvin

     Annie M. Williams Melvin, 72, of Milford, Delaware, transitioned peacefully on March 31, 2026 surrounded by her family. She was born January 25, 1954 in Ellendale, Delaware to Olden Waples, Sr. and Annie Harmon Waples. She was one of eight children.  

     Annie graduated from Milford High School and worked at ACME, CT Film and later became manager of McDonalds in Blue Hen Mall and Louise’s Cleaning.  

     Annie was married to the late Dave Melvin. She has one son, William Williams the Second, two grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. 

     Annie was a person who didn’t say much but when she did, she meant what she said. She did not socialize much but if she knew you, she would join your company. 

     Annie enjoyed playing games on the computer and reading about different topics she was interested in. She enjoyed Willliam’s pets. One would even watch over her as she slept. 

     Annie is survived by her son William Williams and his fiancé  Becky Adams who were her care takers;  grandson Zavriel Waters of Dover, DE and granddaughter Satora Roberts of Milford, DE; two great grandchildren; her sisters: Rev. Jean Wylie of Milford, DE, Diane Little of Dover DE, and Phyllis Hayes (Bruce) of Dover, DE; her two brothers, Olden Waples, Jr. of Felton, DE and John Waples of Ellendale, DE; many nieces and nephews; and a dear friend of the family Albert Short of Ellendale, DE. 

     Annie was preceded in death by her husband Dave Melvin, her parents Olden and Annie Waples, her sister Linda Showell, and her brother Robert Waples.  

     A funeral Service will be held 11:00 A.M. Friday April 10, 2026 at Mt. Zion AME Church, 18211 Beach Highway, Ellendale, DE 19941 where there will be a viewing from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. Friday. Burial will follow in the adjoining church cemetery. Online condolences may be made via www.pippinfuneralhome.com. 

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