Melba Jean Runion's Obituary
Melba Jean Runion, age 84, of Florida, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022 at 1:55 p.m. in her home.
Melba was born on September 17, 1938 in Cutler, IL, a daughter to Albert Marion and Lavanna Bell (Rednour) Jennings. On June 18, 1955, she married James Rolla "J.R." Runion in Cutler, IL and he proceeded her in death on September 8, 1992. Melba worked in housekeeping for a hospital and was of the Methodist faith. She enjoyed life, being outdoors, mowing the grass, planting flowers, making flower arrangements, dancing, going to the beach, and spending time with her family and friends.
Survivors include her three children, James Runion of McAlpin, FL, Debra (Thomas) Green of McAlpin, FL, and Diana (Kent) Wunderly of Hernando, FL; and four grandchildren, Ryan (Irene) Thomas, Stephanie (Craig) Allen, Shannon Borders and Kent Wunderly, Jr.; thirteen great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; grandson, Christopher Stuart Cassell; brother, Billy Ray Jennings; two sisters, Inis Irene Knopp, and Alberta Louise Linders; mother-in-law, Loa Runion; and sister-in-law, Mauna Loa Bailey
Funeral services will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyvillle, IL on Monday, October 24, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. with Pastor James Clardy officiating. Interment will be at Oakland Cemetery, Carbondale, IL.
Visitation will be held at Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL on Monday from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
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