It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Melvina Gertie Abbey (Willow Springs, Missouri), who passed away at the age of 75, on April 8, 2022. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Melvina Gertie Abbey to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Clyde Walker and Mable McClellan (Black); her stepfather Forest McClellan; and her brother Lester Walker. She is survived by: her husband Larry Don Abbey; her children, Kala Churchwell (David) of Tulsa, OK, Kim Evans (Ty) of Milford, TX and Kevin Abbey (Jill) of Santa Anna, CA; her brothers, Clay McClellan (Tammy) of Mountain View, MO and Bruce McClellan (Sue) of Cabool, MO; and her grandchildren, Clare, Emma Churchwell, Eric, Morgan, Abigail, Chloe, Easton Evans, Madeline, Maizy and Weston Abbey. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

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April 14, 2022

Milan Eugene Caldwell (Gene) lit a candle

“In loving memory of Melvina Gertie Abbey, Sharing in your sorrow. With love and friendship.”

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April 14, 2022

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“So many happy memories of my lifetime Friend,”Snooky” Love & Prayers for you Larry and all of your kids & their families. She’s away now but never forgotten. 💕”

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Apr 15

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Yarber Mortuary - Willow Chapel
814 E Main St, Willow Springs, MO 65793

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Willow Springs City Cemetery
812 Belshe Ave, Willow Springs, MO 65793

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