October 29, 1995

MATTIE MELTON CHENEY

PUXICO -- Mattie Melton Cheney, 87, died Saturday at the Puxico Nursing Center. She was born Nov. 5, 1907, in Dogwood, daughter of the late Thomas and Alice Heath Melton. She moved to Puxico eight years ago. She was married to Wilbur Cheney in 1973. He preceded her in death on Aug. 14, 1991...

PUXICO -- Mattie Melton Cheney, 87, died Saturday at the Puxico Nursing Center.

She was born Nov. 5, 1907, in Dogwood, daughter of the late Thomas and Alice Heath Melton. She moved to Puxico eight years ago.

She was married to Wilbur Cheney in 1973. He preceded her in death on Aug. 14, 1991.

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Surviving are a son, Don Melton of Puxico; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Vera Lee of Wyatt, Lucille Baker of Overland and Frances Baker of Wappapello.

Graveside services, under the direction of Watkins and Sons Funeral Service in Puxico, will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Dogwood Cemetery near East Prairie, with the Rev. Wiley McGee officiating.

Burial will be in the Dogwood Cemetery.

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