Melba Ann Wilmarth Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Melba Ann Wilmarth of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, whose life came to an end on October 19, 2025 at the age of 76, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Dalvin Yamnitz and Viola Clements Yamnitz; her husband George Wilmarth; her siblings, Marilyn Yamnitz, Susan Yamnitz and Bob Yamnitz; her niece Kristen Yamnitz; her great-nephew Xavier Basler; and her aunt Iola.
She is survived by: her children, Laura James of Marion, Joel Wilmarth (Debbie) of St. Louis, Carissa Wilmarth of Cape Girardeau, Jessica Wilmarth (Sarah Benning) of St. Louis and Tabitha Mathews of Cape Girardeau; her grandchildren, Abbie, Reece, Halie, Noah, Jonah, Jacob, Meghan, Brendan, Corrin, Matthew, Aiden, Kaitlyn and Justin; her great grandchild Charlie; her adoptive parents, Heather Phillips (Will) of Cape Girardeau, Kaden, Elynn and Ayla; her siblings, June Ernst (Dave), Bill Yamnitz (Lynn), Linda Riney (Brad), Elizabeth Taylor (Rick), Jim Yamnitz (Cindy), Carolyn Spencer (Leon), Ed Yamnitz (Jennifer), Donna Ford (Alan), Kim Kaempfe (Neal) and Lisa Shedd; and her sister-in-law Marilyn Yamnitz.
Memorial contributions may be given to the family.
