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2023
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Melba McGee Obituary
Melba Jane McGee
DESLOGE – Melba McGee, 94, of Bonne Terre, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at her home. She was born Monday, February 18, 1929, in Leadington, Missouri, to the late James Guy and Delphia Zora (Speer) Rasnic.
Melba graduated from Mineral Area College with an associate degree in business. She practiced as a beautician for several years. She also enjoyed square dancing, being a 4H Leader, sewing, camping, fishing, gardening and especially checking in on her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; six brothers, Glendell, Orvin, James W., Carl, Edward "Bill", and Gale Rasnic; two sisters, Alma Cain, and Ruth Penberthy.
Melba is survived by her loving husband of 77 years, Orville R. "Corky" McGee; children, Dennis Ross (Judy) McGee, Karen (Michael) Compton, Linda (Howard) Flanery; eight grandchildren, Michael Scott (Lisa) Compton, Jennifer (Mike) Spalding, Ross (Heather) McGee, Sarah (Brent) Ward, Bill (Wendy) McGee, Angela (Joe) Miller, Jason (Kristin) Flanery and Lori (Ron) Goode; nineteen great-grandchildren; and sister, Annabell McCoy.
Visitation will be held at C.Z. Boyer and Son Funeral Home in Desloge, Friday, April 21, 2023, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Funeral service will be Saturday, April 22, 2023, at 11a.m. with Pastor David Wiant officiating. Burial will follow at St. Francois Memorial Park in Bonne Terre. Memorials may be directed to Shriners Children's Hospital. View obituary and share condolences online at www.czboyer.com.
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Hoffmeister Karen
April 23, 2023
We are praying for the peace that passes understanding for the McGee family. Mothers are so hard for us to let go.
Sending our love. The Mayberry girls. Myra & Karen
Guyann
April 20, 2023
With dad in the military I didn't get to have the pleasure of growing up around Aunt Melba but that made it that much more meaningful and wonderful when I did get to see her. She always had love to give and laughter to share. I love you Aunt Melba and look forward to the day I see you again.
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Apr
21
Visitation
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
C.Z. Boyer & Sons Funeral Home - Desloge Chapel1116 N Desloge Dr. PO Box 1643, Desloge, MO 63601
Apr
22
Funeral service
11:00 a.m.
C.Z. Boyer & Sons Funeral Home - Desloge Chapel1116 N Desloge Dr. PO Box 1643, Desloge, MO 63601
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