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2016
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Debra Mellentine Obituary
She was born Jan. 24, 1965, in El Dorado, the daughter of John K. and the late Sharon (Grey) Bevan. She was united in marriage on March 22, 2003, to Phillip M. Mellentine.
Debbie was Director of Volunteer Engagement with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society in Springfield, Missouri, for 26 years and worked with many groups and organizations throughout Southwest Missouri. She was a member of Cassidy United Methodist Church in Nixa, Missouri, and the Springfield Executive Breakfast Club. She was a lover of music with a passion for jazz, and an accomplished piano, flute and piccolo player. She enjoyed the outdoors, volleyball, gardening and reading. Debbie was very active in community awareness and improvement projects and will be greatly missed by her family and many friends.
She is survived by her husband, Phil; a step-son, Chad Mellentine and his wife Susan; two grandchildren, Kaylee and Dylan, all of Nixa, Missouri; her father, John Bevan of Newton; a brother, Richard Bevan and wife Christina of Aliso Viejo, California; a sister, Diane Foreman and husband Kevin of Shawnee; a niece, Kaitlyn Bevan; two nephews, John Bevan and Peter Foreman; and many, many friends.
A celebration of life service will be held at 1 p.m., Friday, March 18, 2016, in J.D. Lee and Sons Funeral Home, Rogersville, Missouri. Burial will follow in Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield, Missouri.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, March 17, 2016, in the funeral home.
The family has requested memorial donations to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 7611 State Line Road, Ste 100, Kansas City, MO 64114.
Online condolences may be made at www.jdleeandsons.com.
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for Debra Mellentine
Mr & Mrs William Thompson
April 20, 2016
It was with great sadness that we recently learned of Debbie's death. She will be sorely missed and that includes her MS community of friends that loved her too. Our heartfelt sympathy to her family.
Darlene & Bill Thompson
March 27, 2016
Richard & Christina,
Sorry for your loss.
Debra sounded like an amazing person.
So hard when you lose such an awesome soul. KK and I pray for her and you guys.
Pat
John Holzhuter
March 17, 2016
Eating Funyuns and thinking of Deb... the freebies when she worked at Pizza Shuttle, the duet 'Friends' we sang at church, the countless hours spent on the road in the 17 musicals I directed, with her as my musical director, partner and vent-rock! She and my wife Linda are up in heaven...organizing a cast party or something and making a general joyful noise;that makes me smile big:>) Prayers to family for grace and grit!
David Hutchison
March 17, 2016
Working with Debbie was a joy as she organized each MS Bike Tour. I appreciated Debbie's initiative to provide group riding training a few years ago.
Roni Blanche and Dennis Schad
March 15, 2016
We will miss Debbie's smile and exuberant energy so much at the MS events, they simply won't ever be the same without her!! But we are thankful her battle is over and her spirit is now free!
Art & Maxine Scott
March 13, 2016
Deb have you got a float trip organized for God in heaven yet ? We will miss you but will see you again.
March 13, 2016
We will never forget all you have done for so many. We love you Deb. Thank you! Love, Janie and Cindy
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6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
J.D. Lee & Sons, Inc. Funeral Home7405 E Ferrell Ln, Rogersville, MO 65742
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Celebration of Life
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J.D. Lee & Sons, Inc. Funeral Home7405 E Ferrell Ln, Rogersville, MO 65742
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