JoAnne Mellor Obituary
WARSAW- JoAnne (McGrady) Mellor, 93, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025 at the family home.
She was born April 29, 1932 at home to the late Joseph and Jessie (Robinson) McGrady. She married William F. Mellor on April 21, 1952, who preceded her in death June 14, 2020.
She loved baseball and football, and was an avid Reds & Steelers fan. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother that spent hours on her family. She was also a great cook!
JoAnne is survived by her children, Linda (Bill) Angle of West Lafayette, Sandra (Harold) Mellor-Lauby of Warsaw, Sherrie (Robert) Waller of Granville, and Dan (Teresa) Mellor of Warsaw; nine grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; a sister, Susan (McGrady) Arnold of Warsaw; a brother, Tim (Linda) McGrady of Warsaw; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Vaughn and Richard McGrady.
Per JoAnne's request, there will be no public services or calling hours. Fischer Funeral Home in Warsaw is assisting with arrangements.
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