Rosetta Melton of Connersville passed away on Thursday March 6, 2025, at Reid Health in Richmond at the age of 80.  She was born in Pineville, Kentucky on September 18, 1944, the daughter of Alonzo and Marie Bennett Smith.

Rosetta was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother who worked as a QMA at Lincoln Centers for over 15 years.  She took pride in the way she cleaned and enjoyed shopping.  Rosetta had a caring heart and loved taking care of people and providing for her family.  Her most valued treasure was the times she spent with her family.

Her love and memories will be held close to the hearts of her son; Randy Tryon, Sr; grandchildren, Randy (Chrissy) Tryon, Jr., and Cassie (Russell) Bailey; great grandchildren, Ethan Tryon, Brooklyn Bailey and Luke Bailey; her companion, Grandville Epperson; and the love of her life, her dog, Girlie.  She will be in the thoughts of her brothers, Roscoe "Bill" (Becky) Smith and JC (Teresa) Smith.

In addition to parents, she is preceded in death by her sisters and their husbands, Hazel (Bob) Drew, Diane (Johnny) French and Doshia (James Earl) Evitts.

Funeral services will be held at Urban Winkler Funeral Home, on Tuesday March 11, 2025, at 1:00 pm with Pastor Chris Lovett officiating.  Friends and family may gather from 11:00 am until the hour of the service.  Keeping with Rosetta's wishes, cremation was chosen.