Melissa C. Sutton's Obituary
Melissa C. Sutton, 63, of Tuscola formerly of Decatur passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2015 in Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.
Melissa was born on March 26, 1952 in Decatur, IL the daughter of Ray W. and Mary Luo (Molohan) Rich. She married George Clinton Sutton on October 27, 1991.
Surviving are her husband; brothers, Mark Rich (Diana) of Long Creek; Tom Rich (Judy) of Decatur; Tim Rich (Athena) of Decatur; sisters, Mary Beth Hebenstreit and friend Larry of Decatur; Theresa Matthews (Dale) of Decatur; Maria Zientara of Decatur; Monica Ray (Jerry) of Nobelsville, IN; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral service to celebrate Melissa’s life will be 2 PM Monday, September 14, 2015 in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be 1-2 PM Monday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery and conclude with the “Flight Home” ceremony.
The family of Melissa C. Sutton is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. View the online obituary and send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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