Melvin Lee Shadowens Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Melvin Lee Shadowens of Marion, Illinois, who passed away on January 16, 2024 at the age of 74. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Melvin Lee Shadowens to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Walter Shadowens and Louise Shadowens (Harmon); and his siblings, Eugene Shadowens, Ray Shadowens Jr., Lorine Kelley and Michael Shadowens.
He is survived by: his wife Shirley M. Shadowens of Marion, IL; his daughters, Pamela Holmes (Michael Williams) of Pittsburg, IL, Tena DePauw (Todd) of Johnson City, IL and Theresa Hampton (Jason) of Benton, IL; his grandchildren, Brandon Shadowens (Ashley), Corey Beers, Christina Shadowens, Erica Casey (Derek), Kelcie Beers, Makaela Hampton (Adam Carter) and Jace Hampton; and his siblings, Shirley Gresham of Marion and Leon Shadowens (Brenda) of Creal Springs, IL.. He is also survived by sixteen great grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the St. Judes Children's Hospital.
