Obituary of Melody Ann Drew

Melody Ann Drew, 53, of Girard, passed away Monday morning, January 15, 2018 at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield, IL.

Melody was born on August 12, 1964 to Maynard and Betty (McDivett) Branch in Quincy, IL. She graduated from Quincy High School with the class of 1982 and married Richard W. Drew on June 3, 1988.

Melody worked as an insurance compliance agent for MidWest Insurance in Springfield, IL for 10 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Girard and enjoyed reading, spending time with her grandchildren, baking and loved Christmas.

Melody is survived by her husband of 29 years, Richard W. Drew of Girard, IL; three sons, Brandon R. (Lisa) Drew of Sprinfield, IL, Kiel A. Quigley of Springfield, IL, and Bradley W. (Renee) Drew of Girard, IL; daughter, Alisha A. Drew of Girard, IL; 6 grandchildren; five brothers, Stanley (Peggy) Branch of Bloomington, IL, Eric (Janice) Branch of Peoria, IL, Curtis (Lydia) Branch of Peoria, IL, Kirby Branch of Indianapolis, IN, and Craig (Rowena) Branch of Dallas, TX, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Melody was preceded in death by her parents.

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 19, 2018 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Davis-Anderson Funeral Home, Girard, IL.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 10:00 am at the funeral home with Rev. Richard Bilyeu officiating.

Memorials are suggested to Girard Fire and Rescue Squad.