It has been almost 2 years since I lost my one and only soul mate.

I set on the front porch and think about how we talked about growing old together and rocking in our chairs.

It makes me so sad that those days will never happen for us. But you are forever in my heart and memory.

I know your in heaven with Jesus but I miss you more every day that passes. I can only pray that when I pass our lord and savior will allow me to look into your eyes and tell you how sorry I am for every little fight or disagreement we ever had during almost

30 years together and ask for your forgivness.

You were my everything. My beutiful wife and wonderful Mother to our children.

Your entire family lost their anchor in life.

But we cherish our memories of you.

Rest in peace with Maynard & Betty Branch

Your wonderful parents who gave you a real chance to have a good life.

I will love you for eternity sweetheart.

Thank you for sharing your life with me.

With all my love, ❤❤❤

Richard W. Drew

It has been almost 2 years since I lost my one and only soul mate.

I set on the front porch and think about how we talked about growing old together and rocking in our chairs.

It makes me so sad that those days will never happen for us. But you are forever in my heart and memory.

I know your in heaven with Jesus but I miss you more every day that passes. I can only pray that when I pass our lord and savior will allow me to look into your eyes and tell you how sorry I am for every little fight or disagreement we ever had during almost

30 years together and ask for your forgivness.

You were my everything. My beutiful wife and wonderful Mother to our children.

Your entire family lost their anchor in life.

But we cherish our memories of you.

Rest in peace with Maynard & Betty Branch

Your wonderful parents who gave you a real chance to have a good life.

I will love you for eternity sweetheart.

Thank you for sharing your life with me.

With all my love, ❤❤❤

Richard W. Drew

I want to offer my deepest sympathy to the family. May "god of all comfort " 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 bring comfort to your family during this difficult time. Again my condolences.

Hey Melody,

You left us too early and will be missed but you are with God now enjoying your next journey of faith. My condolences, hugs and love go out to your husband, kids and my cousins. I am honestly in shock in hearing of your passing just now. It seems like yesterday that we were all running around your basement in Quincy Illinois and watching the new release of the movie Rocky as kids and dreaming about all of the adventures ahead in our lives. Thank you for your kind thoughts, prayers and warmth over the years from afar.

Much Love,

Your Cousin

Mark (McDivitt)

Grew up with Melody at Calvery Baptist Church. She always was happy and smiling! She will be missed

To everyone who loved her-I am so sorry for your loss. She was much to young to be taken away. My prayers for strength through this difficult time.

I miss your kind spirit and infectious laugh. Rest In Peace my beautiful cousin! Much love to her family during this time.

So sorry for your loss, she was such a sweet lady!

We can hardly believe that Melody is gone, but she will be here with us in spirit...always. As Billy Joel sings, "Only the Good Die Young." We agree that Melody was good and direct and giving...and gave credit for where credit was due. Thank you for leaving us with this impression of you, "Melody," and we will see you again... someday.

Mel,

With unbridled integrity and devotion to your family and friends, you truly created an interesting space for us all to play.

Fly butterfly, fly…

Rick

We are truly sorry to hear of Melody's leaving this life, she is now with Jesus. We will be lifting your whole family up in prayer .

Kiel your family have our deepest condolences on the loss of your mother. You and Melody are in our thoughts and prayers.

Loved by so many, Rest easy Beautiful.

I am so sorry for the loss of your Melody. I remember sitting with her during games our boys participated in. Oh, how she loved her family and her Lord Jesus. She will be greatly missed by many.

Rick, I am so sorry for your loss. Hugs to you and your family.

Melody had a lot of good friends at Midwest. Her kindness and sense of humor were special. I think she had a lot of good friends because she knew how to be a good friend to people She will be very missed by so many Midwest sends our very deepest condolences to Rick and the entire family.

Prayers for your family for your loss. The strength Melody has made keeping family close for so many years will fill your hearts forever. I'm sorry you have to say goodbye so soon.

Ron and I send our sympathy and love to all of the family. We are so sorry for your loss. Melody will not be forgotten, she shines on through each of you.

Prayers and hugs to all. We have all been blessed through this special woman. I am so thankful for her kindness and friendship in addition to the privilege of having her in my life. She taught me what true faith is. You will be missed so much sister.

Our heart goes out to the Drew family. Prayers are sent to help with your loss. She is with you always. She will be a beautiful guardian angel. May God Bless and guide all though this very hard time.

I am so very sorry for your loss! Melody was a sweet woman. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

We join with many others in saying how sorry we are to learn of Melody's passing. Her beautiful smile and sunny personality is what we will always remember. Doyle use to kid her frequently when she worked near us. We rejoice when a dear one beats us to heaven even as we struggle to understand their absence. Our prayers for the family and all the friends will continue in the days ahead.