Melba Barnes Spell Obituary
We are sad to announce that on March 1, 2020, at the age of 85, Melba Barnes Spell (Flora, Illinois) passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Melba Barnes Spell to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Martin and Hazel Briscoe (Aumiller); her siblings, Steve Briscoe, George Briscoe, Paul Briscoe, Jewel Clark and Lydia Spell; and her grandson Scotty Devore.
She is survived by: her children, Bruce Briscoe (Francie) of Flora, Doug Briscoe (Cathy) of Louisville, Brenda Briscoe of Arizona, Chris Briscoe (Lester Linneweber) of Washington, IN, David Barnes (DeAnn) of Flora and Helen "Candy" Barnes of Flora; her grandchildren, Kim Briscoe, Misty Shannon, Steven Adams, Dustin Barnes, Trevor Barnes and Layton Barnes; her great grandchildren, C. J. Richie, Kaitlyn Richie, Isabella Shannon, Red Adams, Betty Adams, Odin Adams, Jase Barnes, Kylan Barnes and Lawson Barnes; and her brother Jhon "Tom" Briscoe of Florida. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
Memorial donations are suggested to either Clay County Hospice, Fur A Good Paws, or Clay County Animal Rescue and Shelter and will be accepted through the funeral home.
