Marjorie L. Melling

Marjorie L. Melling, age 92, of Clinton, MO, died Sunday, May 21, 2017, at the Jefferson Gardens-Assisted Living Center in Clinton.

She was born Nov. 1, 1924, in Osborn, the daughter of John Michael Kelly and Ada Mary (Buck) Kelly.

Marjorie married Charles Melling on Aug. 8, 1948, in Kidder, and he survives of the home.

She was employed as a claim clerical supervisor with American Mutual Liability Insurance Company for nine years, and later was with the Missouri Division of Family Services as a secretary and receptionist for 13 years, retiring in 1986. She was a member of the Golden Valley Christian Church, and for over sixty years, the East Gate Chapter No. 367, Order of Eastern Star, where she served as an officer. She is a graduate of the Maysville High School in Maysville. She enjoyed traveling and reading.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by one daughter, Marsha Gwen Stanton (Brian) of Denton, TX; two grandchildren, Erin Leigh Stanton of Lewisville, TX and Micah John Melling of Kansas City; one niece; and several nephews. 

She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Mark Lynn Melling on April 21, 2011; and one brother, John Darrel "JD" Kelly.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 25, 2017, at the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home in Clinton. The family will receive friends from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m., just prior the service. Friends may call from noon to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. A graveside service and interment will be at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday at the Kidder Cemetery in Kidder. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Golden Valley Christian Church, Twin Lakes Hospice, or the Clinton Senior Center. These donations may be left in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be left online at www.bradleyhadley.com.

(paid obituary)