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Melanie Runyon Obituary

COFFMAN - Mrs. Melanie Leigh Runyon, 59, passed away June 26, 2014, at Barnes Hospital, St. Louis. Melanie was born on August 8, 1954, in Farmington, and was the daughter of the late Sterling Pfeifer and Ruby Irene 'Vest' Pfeifer.

Survivors include: her husband, George Runyon, of Coffman; a daughter, Cevin (Edward) Runyon Owens, of London, England; a son, Gabe (Jamie) Runyon, of Coffman. Two sisters: Carmen Boyd, of Coffman, and Bonnie (Wayne) Jones, of Richland Hills, Texas. Two brothers: Mark Pfeifer, of Farmington, and Matthew Pfeifer, of Illinois. Two grandchildren: Van Runyon, of Coffman and Charlotte Owens, of London, England.

Visitation Sunday, 2 – 6 p.m. at Taylor Funeral and Cremation Service, Inc., Chapel, Farmington. A Private Service will follow at a later date. Memorials to: The Siteman Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Photo Obituary and Online Guestbook at: www.taylorfuneral.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Daily Journal Online on Jun. 28, 2014.

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