Melva Hyre Obituary
Melva Hyre (Palestine, Illinois), born on July 1, 1955, passed away on October 11, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Melva Hyre to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Deloris Cranford and Melvin Cranford; her brothers, Gerald Cranford and Monty Cranford; and her children, Stephanie Ralson Karl and Charles Hyre.
She is survived by: her husband Mark Hyre of Lawrenceville, IL; her grandchildren, Emily, Judy, Douglas Jr., Ian Ralson, Shaina, Marcus, Ryder Hyre, Kamron, Josiah, Xzavier and Arabella Keller; Douglas, Irene Ralson, Sam, Michelle Hyre, Charity and Joshua Keller. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, October 20th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Oak Grove Cemetery (600 S Leaverton St, Palestine, IL 62451).
