Melissa Jones Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Melissa Jones of Herrin, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 73, on May 12, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Melissa Jones to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William "Bill" Miller and Henrietta Miller (Riley). She is survived by: her children, Heather Simmons of Herrin and Sean; her daughter-in-law Nikki Jeralds of Carterville, IL; her stepson Michael (Gretchen Jones) of Johnston City, IL; and her grandchildren, Wesley Simmons, Olivia Simmons, Keldon Jeralds, Karlie Jeralds, Rowan Jeralds and Remington Jones.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 17th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Meredith-Waddell Funeral Home (2704 S Park Ave, Herrin, IL 62948). A funeral service will be held on Monday, May 18th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church (316 W Monroe St, Herrin, IL 62948).
In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to OLMC Education Foundation, 316 West Monroe Street, Herrin, IL 62948 or to Herrin City Library, 120 North 13th Street, Herrin, IL 62948; envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
