"Warren, So sorry to read about your mom's passing. She was always very sweet and kind to me. God's blessings to you and your family."
In loving memory of
Elsie Melton
December 12, 2012
Elsie M. Melton, age 69, of 639 York , Quincy died Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at 2:40 am in Blessing Hospital.
Elsie was born May 12, 1943 in Quincy, Illinois, the daughter of Gerald and Vivian White Masters. She married Ledmon Warren Melton on May 12, 1962 in Quincy. He preceded her in death.
She worked for a number of years at Davis Cleaver and for many years as a nurse's aide at the Christian Shelter Center. The majority of her years were spent as a homemaker. Elsie volunteered as a greeter at the Quincy Senior Center, where she lived, and she also went to different nursing homes and ran "Elsie's Wacky Bingo". She loved fishing and listening to fiddle music especially her husband's music. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family
Survivors include four children, Warren "Sonny" (Lynda) Melton, Michael (Sheri) Melton, Ronda Melton, and John (Tina) Melton, all of Quincy, IL: 9 grandchildren, Bryant, Colby, Madesen, Masen, Ryan, Kaley and Dillon Melton, Jennifer (Jonathan) Bergan, and Matthew McIvor: 2 sisters, Wilma Powell, and Geraldine Schoonover, both of Quincy, and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by her parents, a granddaughter, Angel Marie, and a sister, Shirley Casey.
Services: 10: 00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at Hansen-Spear Funeral Home with the Rev. Dr. Gary Schluckebier and the Rev. Jerry Jenkins officiating. There will be a memorial service at 2:00 p.m. at Quincy Senior Center following the burial.
Visitation: 4-7 p.m. Monday, December 17, 2012 at the funeral home.
Burial: Sunset Cemetery
Memorials: in lieu of flowers Quincy Supportive Living Facility Activity Fund
www.hansenspear.com
Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.
Tributes
"Jennifer, Rhonda and family, Our deepest sympathy to all of you. The love you have for your Grandmother/ Mother has always been apparent, and will always be. You are in our thoughts and prayers."
"Sonny & Family..So sorry for yor loss..Your momma was a sweet woman..She always would call me Ms.Miller {since i was once married to Alan} and we'd talk about her grandbabies..I believe God gave you one of the best mommas anyone could ask for..She is now walking w/ the angels and telling her stories of the family i'm sure..."
"Rhonda & family, Elsie will be dearly missed. She always greeted everyone with a huge & beautiful smile and her cheery laugh. She was also so sweet & kind to everyone she came in contact with. We are so sorry for your loss and will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers."
"John & family: So sorry for your loss. She was a very sweet person. Will really miss her smile and greeting when I come to the Senior Center. We are thinking of all of you. Hugs!"
"Elsie was a sweet woman, and will be missed by all. I am so sorry for your loss."
"Our sincere sympathy goes out to the Melton family. It is always difficult to lose a close family member, but especially tough to lose a mother, and Grandma. Although she is gone the memories will always remain in your hearts and bring you comfort in the days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone. Frank and Marilyn Svet Dayton, Ohio"
"Dear Melton Family. It is always hard to lose a family member but especially sad when it comes during the holiday season. Thinking of you and sending sincere condolences. Dick & Pat Wentura"
"Elsie will be missed, she had such a big smile and laugh and was always so kind to everyone! Sonny, Mike, John, Rhonda and all of the family we keep you in our thoughts! Take care, Rick, Annette and Autumn England"
"I already miss Elsie very much. It was so nice to have her greet me at the information desk in the lobby of the Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center on my way to or from work on the second floor of the building. Despite Elsie's health problems she was almost always ready to share her smile and cheerful disposition, not only with me but with the many people she encountered here daily. My thoughts and prayers go out to Elsie's family and friends as we try to deal with this hole she left in our hearts. Sincerely, Monty P. Karoll, M.D. Mobile Health Screening and Diagnostic 639 York Street, Suite 212 Quincy, IL 62301 217-222-8874 info@mobilehsd.com"