Melissa Allison Canning's Obituary
Melissa Allison Canning, 67, of Springfield, IL, went home to be with the lord on Saturday, November 4th, 2023. Melissa was born on January 7th, 1956, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Marla Powers (Tipton) and Robert Tipton.
Melissa was a loving, compassionate person who was loved by many. She was a devoted grandmother and mother, and a true friend to her lovely community in Springfield. Melissa never met a stranger and had unwavering faith in her friends, family, and God.
Melissa is survived by her son, Robert Canning, daughter-in-law, Amanda Warner, grandchildren, Evert and Evie Canning, daughter, Elizabeth Canning-Johnson, Son-in-law, Trevor Johnson, granddaughter, Emery Johnson, sister, Bonnie Tipton-Long, nephew, James Long, nieces, Allison and Margaret Long, and grandnephews, Christian Long, and Aiden and Alan Hoffman.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Canning, son, Christopher Canning, father, Robert Tipton, mother, Marla Powers, and step father, Joe Powers.
A visitation will be held on November 18th, 2023 from 10AM to 12PM, with funeral service immediately following at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the Melissa Allison Canning Memorial Fund, c/o Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave, Decatur, IL 62526 .
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