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Owens Funeral Home - AlexandriaPeg Melton Obituary
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She was born on November 28, 1954, in Anderson to Charles and Patricia (Miller) Townsend. She was a former resident of Alexandria, Pendleton and moved to Benton, Arkansas in 2020. She received her GED diploma from Alexandria-Monroe High School. Peg retired in 2020 from the Andrson Herald-Bulletin as production director after 42 years of employment. She was a member of the Alexandria Church of the Nazarene. Peg was a lover of anything outdoors where she especially enjoyed flower gardening. She liked to crochet and cook for her family and friends. However, her family was the priority of Peg's life. Peg was a giver and would help anyone at any time. Her warm smile will be sadly missed but fondly remembered. As her family, we are comforted to know that Peg is at peace and we will see her again.
Survivors:
2 Sons - Chris (Missy) Beeman of Sweetser, Charles "Chuck" Stafford of Anderson
2 Grandchildren - Austin (Kaylee) Beeman of Sweetser, Natalee (Brandon) Williams of Muncie
6 Great-Grandchildren - Theodore, Eleanor, Aurora, Henlee, Conrad and Baylor
Sister - Carla (Larry) Hessler of Benton, Arkansas
2 Brothers - Steve (Terrie) Townsend of Lafayette, Stan Townsend of Noblesville
Several nieces, nephews and cousins
Special 4-legged companions - "Athena" and "Mya"
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Larry Melton in 2014
Services honoring Peg's life, legacy and faith will take place at 1:00pm on Monday, December 1, 2025, in the Owens Funeral Home, 412 North Harrison Street, Alexandria, with Rev. Milissa Beeman officiating. A graveside service will follow at 2:30pm at Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends in the Owens Funeral Home after 11:00am on Monday prior to the service.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Carti Cancer Center, 8901 Carti Way, Little Rock, Arkansas 72205-6523.
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Upcoming Events
Dec
1
Visitation
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Owens Funeral Home
412 N Harrison St., Alexandria, IN 46001
Dec
1
Service
1:00 p.m.
Owens Funeral Home
412 N Harrison St., Alexandria, IN 46001
Services provided by
Owens Funeral Home - Alexandria