Melody Miller Gill
January 27, 1962 - July 22, 2025
Our beloved Melody Miller Gill, a resident of Mt. Hermon, passed away on July 22, 2025, at St. Tammany Hospital in Covington, Louisiana and entered her Heavenly eternal home with her savior, Jesus Christ. She was born January 27, 1962 and was 63 years of age at the time of her passing.
She was a member of Mt. Hermon Baptist Church. Melody was a graduate of Mt. Hermon High School and continued her education earning a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Southeastern Louisiana University. Melody was an employee of Weyerhaeuser for 33 years and served the company in many capacities. She was currently an account specialist for the company. Her co-workers described her as an employee that did not like to be in the spotlight; however, if something needed to be done, she did it quickly and efficiently. She held many positions for Weyerhaeuser and flourished in each. Melody was an avid LSU football fan that attended many games along with her husband of 43 years, Kenneth Ray Gill, during their younger years. She was not a boastful woman yet if you asked her about her daughter, she just beamed with pride to share how proud she was of Camry Gill Martin (Assistant Manager of Kentwood Co-Op).
She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Ray Gill; daughter, Camry Gill Martin (Deven); parents, Gerald and Beatrice Miller; and sister, Crystal Miller (Paul). She is also survived by brothers-in-law Ricky Simpson and Mike Gill (Bette) as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Melody was preceded in death by her in-laws, Billy and Dorothy Gill and sister-in-law, Sherry Gill Simpson.
A graveside service with a burial to follow will be conducted at Mt. Hermon Cemetery, on Friday, July 25, at 10:00 a.m. by Reverend Daryl Miller.
The Pallbearers will be the following: Deven Martin, Brandon Simpson, Britt Simpson, Darin Givens, Rocky Burch, and Erroll Soldani.
Honorary pallbearers will be Kory Gill, Kyle Gill, Ethan Miller, Andrew Miller and Alan McCain.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like for donations to be given in her memory to Kentwood First Baptist Church Seekers Sunday School Class in Kentwood, Louisiana.
A special thanks to the Doctors and ICU nurses at St. Tammany for the wonderful and thoughtful care shown to her and her family.
Thank you to all the family and friends for your visits, phone calls, and prayers.
Melody was an extraordinary person and a truly wonderful colleague. When I think of Weyerhaeuser Holden, she is the very first person who comes to mind. Melody was not only a huge part of our mill’s culture, but she was also the heart of it—making everyone feel important, seen, and valued.
ReplyDeleteNo matter how busy she was, Melody always found time to help others with anything they needed. She played a pivotal role in supporting my transition to a new role at Weyerhaeuser, offering not only guidance and practical advice but also genuine encouragement. Her concern for people was authentic and constant; she was always ready to lend a hand, listen, and ensure those around her felt supported.
Melody’s kindness, thoughtfulness, and readiness to serve others have left a profound and lasting legacy at Holden. She was truly an amazing person, and her impact on our lives and our workplace will never be forgotten.
Our thoughts and prayers are with her family during this difficult time.