Joyce A. Melvin's obituary , Passed away on January 17, 2026 in Moline, Illinois

Joyce A. Melvin

March 4, 1938 - January 17, 2026 (87 years old)

Moline, Illinois

Joyce A. Melvin's obituary , Passed away on January 17, 2026 in Moline, Illinois

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Joyce A. Melvin

March 4, 1938 - January 17, 2026 (87 years old)

Moline, Illinois

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Joyce A. Melvin Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joyce A. Melvin of Moline, Illinois, who passed away on January 17, 2026, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Dean Smith and Helen Smith (DeShaw); her husband Harold Melvin; her daughter Judee Melvin; her grandchildren, Heather Melvin and Robbie Quinones; and her son-in-law Daryl Selhost.

She is survived by: her children, Tammy Long (Bill), Daria Selhost, Melissa Estes and Harold "Mike" Melvin (Gwen); her grandchildren, Alaina, Brianna, Chelsea, Dylan, Danielle, Grace, Jane, Bryanne, Brooke, Matthew, Rick, Angie and Tony; her great grandchild Lorenzo; her sisters, Donna Brislawn of Muscatine, IA and Deanna McCormick (Ken); and her sisters-in-law, Dorothy Smith, New Boston of Mary Smith, ID and Virginia Smith of Clark, MO.. She is also survived by many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the family.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rafferty Funeral Home



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Wed

Jan 21

Rosary

Rafferty Funeral Home
2111 1st Street A a, Moline, IL 61265, USA

Wed

Jan 21

Visitation

Rafferty Funeral Home
2111 1st Street A a, Moline, IL 61265, USA

Thu

Jan 22

Mass

Christ the King Church
3209 60th St, Moline, IL 61265

Fri

Jan 23

Burial

Moline Memorial Park Cemetery
5001 34th Ave, Moline, IL 61265

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