Gastonia, NC Malana Chisholm, 40, passed away November 28, 2012. She was born August 8, 1972 in Gastonia, daughter of Rhonda Cook Williams. A memorial service will be held 1pm on Saturday, December 8, 2012 at Cross Connection Church, 2410 Crescent Lane, Gastonia, officiated by Rev. Jack Ford. The family will receive friends following the memorial service on Saturday at the church. Interment is private. In addition to her mother she is survived by: sons, Brandon Hope, Travis Lewis; brother, Reese Barnett; sister, Bridgette Davis; grandchild, Kyler Hope; aunt, Linda Turner. She was preceded in death by: her grandmother, Emma Sanders. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Fuenral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia. A guest registry is available at greenefuneral.com