Melba Elam's obituary , Passed away on February 13, 2022 in Smithboro, Illinois

Melba Elam

July 17, 1930 - February 13, 2022 (91 years old)

Smithboro, Illinois

Melba Elam's obituary , Passed away on February 13, 2022 in Smithboro, Illinois
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Melba Elam

July 17, 1930 - February 13, 2022 (91 years old)

Smithboro, Illinois

Melba Elam Obituary

We are sad to announce that on February 13, 2022 we had to say goodbye to Melba Elam of Smithboro, Illinois, born in Old Ripley, Illinois. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Henry Clanton and Elsie Clanton (Sidwell); her husband John David Elam; and her son Henry Ervene Elam. She is survived by: her children, John Eugene Elam of Smithboro, Herbert Elam of Greenville, Pamela Elam of Greenville and Mona Miller of Vandalia. She is also survived by several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Smithboro Baptist Church, 210 E. 4th St., Smithboro, IL 62284.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Shafer-Perfetti & Assalley Funeral Home and Perfetti-Assalley Funeral Homes



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Feb 16

Visitation

Assalley-Young Funeral Home
118 E College Ave, Greenville, IL 62246

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Feb 16

Funeral service

Assalley-Young Funeral Home
118 E College Ave, Greenville, IL 62246

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Feb 16

Burial

Mt. Gilead Cemetery

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