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Melanie Wiley Obituary

Melanie Jane Willard Wiley, 53

Melanie Jane Willard Wiley, age 53, passed away on Nov. 11, 2025. She was the daughter of Barbara Phillips Willard and the late Russell Lyen Willard.
She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Edward Lee Wiley; her mother, Barbara; her children, Makenzie Leeann Wiley (Lucas Woster) and Jacoby Lyen Wiley (Katie Hampton); her brother, Mark Willard (Hernando Jose Quecan Moliha); her pets, Maggie, Turbo and Cami; and her honored truck pulling friends and family.
Funeral services will be held on Nov. 15, at 11 a.m. at Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Rice officiating. Burial will be in the Lawrenceburg Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday from 5-8 p.m. and Saturday after 9 a.m. until the time of service.
Arrangements are entrusted to Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home, Lawrenceburg, KY. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.ritchieandpeach.com.

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

Published by The Anderson News from Nov. 11 to Nov. 22, 2025.

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Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home

701 N MAIN ST, LAWRENCEBURG, KY 40342

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Ritchie & Peach Funeral Home

701 N MAIN ST, LAWRENCEBURG, KY 40342

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