Phyllis Rogene Melton's Obituary
Phyllis Rogene Melton, 86, of Casey, IL passed away at 1:55 p.m. on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at Casey Health Care Center, Casey, IL. She was born November 11, 1925 in Ashmore, IL, the daughter of Dale and Florence Cutler Moody. On June 13, 1943 she married Denzel "Denny" Melton in Charleston, IL. Survivors include her husband Denny Melton of Casey, IL; son, Dale Melton and wife Linda of Casey, IL; son, Ron Melton and wife Glenna of Westfield, IL; daughter, Kelly Weir and husband Randy of Westfield, IL; grandchildren, Randy Melton and wife Mary of Casey, IL; Sara Paap and husband Tim of Mattoon, IL and Steven Melton of Casey, IL; great grandchildren, Zack Paap and Rachel and Branden Melton; sister, Blanche Stallings of Greenfield, IN; brother, John Moody and wife Sally of Roseburg, OR; sister in law, Jean Moody of Charleston, IL and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Sonny and Frank Moody and daughter in law, Donna Melton. Mrs. Melton was a homemaker and a farmer's wife. She was a member of the Westfield United Methodist Church, the Westfield Home Extension, the Casey Women's Bowling Association and the Trilla Order of the Eastern Star. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at the Markwell Funeral Home with Rev. Scott Sims officiating. Burial will follow in the Resthaven Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Mattoon, IL. Visitation will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday morning at the Markwell Funeral Home, 200 N. Central Ave., Casey, IL. Memorial donations may be made to Kathy's Dream (Alzheimer's Garden) Casey Health Care Center, 100 NE Fifteenth St., Casey, IL 62420 or the Alzheimer's Association, 303 N. Hershey Road., Suite 2A, Bloomington, IL 61704. Memorial tributes may be sent to the family at www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Saturday, January 14, 2012 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420 Service Saturday, January 14, 2012 10:30 AM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N Central Ave Casey, IL 62420
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