Chester Mrs. Melanie Elaine Champion, 67, died Thursday, February 25, 2021 at her home. All services are private. Mrs. Champion was born February 23, 1954 in York, SC and was a daughter of the late Lamar Geran Champion and Ellen Shytle Champion. She was a high school graduate and was owner/operator of a real estate firm with her husband. She is survived by two sons, Daniel Shannon of Southport, NC and Taylor Shannon of Holly Springs, NC; one granddaughter, Danielle Shannon stationed in Germany; one sister, Marla Lowder of Ft. Mill, SC; two brothers, Michael Champion of Wilmington, NC and Monty Champion of Mooresville, NC. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.barronfuneralhome.com