Kathryn "Yvette" Fields-Melton-Naler

Kathryn “Yvette” Fields-Melton-Naler, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2025, at the age of 69. 

Born on December 20, 1955, in Aliceville, Alabama, she lived a vibrant life filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable experiences. She loved southern rock and country music, and movies with Tom Selleck, Sam Elliott, and Patrick Swayze. She loved driving the back roads with Glen to the North Carolina and Tennessee mountains, immersing herself in the beautiful landscapes. She always made new friends during visits with Glen’s Navy buddies when they travelled to reunions. But her special bond with Glen was over their shared love of drag racing where she frequently cheered him on at the drag strip.

Family reunions and time spent with her children and grandchildren were always a highlight for Yvette, where she enjoyed her love of Southern cuisine and created treasured memories surrounded by the people she adored. Their house was a unique blend of team spirit as she supported the USC Gamecocks while playfully accepting the rivalry in the family that came with it.

Friends were also an important part of her life, and the evenings spent sharing wine and cheese with her girlfriends in her beloved “she shed” became cherished traditions and were always filled with laughter. She had a competitive side, and pool was her game. As a member of the APA, she even took her skills to Las Vegas. She was also a true animal lover, doting on her cats and dogs, especially her beloved Josie and Lucy. She also adored her bearded dragon and chinchillas, always nurturing and caring for all of them like her children.

Yvette is survived by her loving husband, Glen Naler, daughter, Alycia "Monique" Melton (Jackson Locklair), grandsons Carson Smoak and Camren Smoak; son, Sydney "Brandon" Melton (Tammy Smith); granddaughters, Lyndsey Melton, Penelope Melton, and Stella Melton; daughter, Screnia Melton (Cory Mixon); brothers; Steve Fields (Faile) and Dusty Fields (Norma).

The family will receive friends at 2:00 pm, on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at McAlister-Smith Funeral and Cremation, 347 Folly Road, Charleston, SC 29412. A Memorial service will begin at 3:00 pm, followed by a reception with light refreshments afterward. We invite all who knew her to join in celebrating a life well-lived, filled with joy, love, and countless beautiful memories. Her spirit will continue to shine brightly in the hearts of all she touched.

Expressions of sympathy may be viewed or submitted online at mcalister-smith.com/.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to McAlister-Smith Funeral and Cremation, James Island, 347 Folly Rd, Charleston, SC 29412, (843) 614-8494.