Melba J. Lindsey

Melba J. Lindsey, age 93, of Petersburg, formerly of Girard, IL and McAllen, TX, passed away on Sunday morning, October 21, 2018 at her son, Stephen (Doris) Lindsey’s home.

She was born January 6, 1925 in Canton, IL, the daughter of Len and Nora Nall Aten.

Melba married Charles Lindsey on January 20, 1946 in Canton, Illinois.

She is survived by a two sons, Stephen (wife Doris) Lindsey of Petersburg and Philip E. (wife Kathleen) Lindsey of Morehead City, NC; grandchildren, Robert C. Lindsey of Centennial, CO, Philip C. Lindsey of Wilmington, NC, Lori (Eric) Lindsey Smith of Springfield; step-grandchildren, Paul (Candice) DeGroot of Reston, VA, Amy (Todd) Bree of Lincoln, IL; great-grandchildren, Lauren Lindsey, of Centennial, CO, Sophia and Alexander Smith of Springfield, IL; great-step-grandchildren, Ryan Hillyer, Trevor and Trent Bree of Lincoln, IL, Alexander DeGroot of Belleville, IL, and Mila Ferreria, Reston, VA.

Melba is preceded in death by her husband, Charles L. Lindsey and three brothers.

She was a beauty operator and later was a secretary for Girard School District.

Melba volunteered for Rio Grande Hospital in McAllen, TX for 25 years.  She loved to dance.

A celebration of life will be held at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at the Greenview AMVETS Post 179 south of Greenview.

Burial of cremains will be held at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield at a later date.

Memorials can be given to Greenview AMVETS Post 179.

Mott & Henning Funeral Home is assisting the family. On-line condolences can be shared at www.mottandhenning.com.