Melva Awalt

Melva Awalt, 92, of Kennesaw, Ga. formerly of Ridgway, Ill., passed away in Kennesaw on Friday, March 12, 2010, 10:00 a.m. She was born on April 21, 1917 in Clay, Ill. to Ernest Everett and Lydia (Oxnam) Dean. Melva married Dale Awalt on November 8, 1946 in Morganfield, Ky. Dale preceded her in death November 24, 1992. She attended the First Baptist Church in Ridgway. Melva is survived by three daughters, Glenda Moye of Carbondale, Debra Ann and Walt Griffith of Kennesaw, Ga., Betty Jean and Lindell Martin of Matton; one son, Michael L. and Cindy Awalt of Carmi; twelve grandchildren; and eleven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by parents; husband; one sister, Olive Turner and one brother, George Dean. Visitation for Melva will be held on Monday, March 15, 2010 from 1 p.m. until service time at 2 p.m. at the Vickery Funeral Chapel in Ridgway. Reverend Rob Gallion will be officiating with burial at Jackson Cemetery near Ridgway. Internet condolences may be made at the website, www.vickeryfuneralchapel.com.