Mrs. Hester Ellen Melton Kiddy, 101 years old, of Vancleave, MS, died Thursday, April 28, 2011 in Vancleave. Mrs. Kiddy was born in Blue Creek, WV and had been a resident of Ocean Springs for the past 19 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Kelso Kiddy; parents, Jefferson D. and Harriet Williams Melton; two sisters and six brothers. She is survived by her son, Wayne A. Kiddy; two granddaughters, Lois Kiddy Wilson and her husband, Don “Woody”, and Julia Kiddy Benson and her husband, Eric; many nieces and nephews. Friends will be received Saturday May 7, 2011 at the Poling-st. Clair Funeral Home from 10-10:30 AM. Funeral services will be held10:30 Saturday at the funeral home with the Rev. Steven Meadows officiating. Burial will follow in the Heavner Cemetery. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com Poling-st. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.