Cloteal Hawthorne Melder “Maw Maw”, 94, of Louisiana and Milledgeville, passed away Aug. 15, 2025. Survivors include her children, Michael Melder, Sr. (Lynne) of Lamona, Washington, Sheila Rudowske (John) of Gray, Mitchell Melder (Vickie) of Milledgeville, Van Melder (Tammie) of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; grandchildren, Penny, Heather, Michael, Jr., Ingrid, Michelle, Trent, Bridget, Lindsey, Adrian, Mechelen, Jr., Mendi, Shelby; and great-grandchildren Mauri, Thomas, Jace, Paislee, Sage, Grant, Jameson, Arden, Knox, Aubrey, Mason, Brody, Priscilla, Evie, Lydia and Trace.