Antoinette “Toni” Melo of Beaumont, died Friday, October 20, 2006 at Christus Hospital St. Elizabeth.
A native and lifelong resident of Beaumont, Toni was born to the late Anthony and Grace Cuchia. She was a graduate of Beaumont High School, attended Lamar University and the University of Houston, where she earned two degrees, a bachelor of science and a masters of Education. She used her degrees in the teaching field for over thirty-three years in China, with two of those years serving as principal of the Elementary school. Toni later taught at Pietzsch Elementary School, South Park and Caldwood Elementary School until her retirement. During her life she served her community by being active in numerous school related clubs, teacher associations, as well as several civic organizations.
Mrs. Melo is survived by one son; Kirwin Melo, two granddaughters; Brandi Samford and Juli Melo and she is also survived by a special nephew Bill Norfleet.
Graveside services for Toni Melo will be Monday, October 23, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Beaumont, under the direction of Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin. A gathering of family and friends will being 10:00 A.M. Monday until service time at the mortuary.