Melba G. Fulford

December 27, 1915 — December 12, 2013

MELBA G. FULFORD, 97, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 2:16 pm on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at Sparta Community Hospital in Sparta, IL She was born to John Franklin and Mabel Maurine (nee: Stine) Hedrick on December 27, 1915 in Mount Carmel, IL. She married Clifford H. Fulford on August 24, 1940 in St. Louis, MO. He preceded her in death on May 5, 1974. Melba was a piano teacher. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Chester, IL, VFW Auxiliary, National Piano Guild, a Founding Member of the Mississippi Saints Band and a Life member of Beta Sigma Phi (of which she was a Charter Member) Survivors: 2 Daughters: Marcia (Tom) Ellison Benton, IL Andrea Costilow Chester, IL 1 Sister: Jacqueline Khattar Beirut, Lebanon 5 Grandchildren: Stacey (Matthew) Glasgow Leah (Michael) Bradley Rebecca Ellison Aimee (Larry) Evans Bradley (Erin) Ulrich 9 Great Grandchildren: Alyssa Evans Taylor Evans Jack Ulrich Sara Ulrich Lily Ulrich Hannah Glasgow Julia Glasgow Conor Bradley Liam Bradley Nieces & Nephews: Camille Hedrick, Jeremy (Janet) Sabo and Alan Sabo Preceded in death by: Parents, Husband - Clifford H. Fulford, 1 Brother - Bill Hedrick and 1 Son-in-law - Larry Costilow It was Melba's wish to be cremated Memorial Service: 11:00 am Friday December 27, 2013 First Presbyterian Church, Chester, IL Officiating: Rev. Ed Reuter Visitation: Friday, 9:00 am to 11:00 am First Presbyterian Church, Chester, IL Memorials: First Presbyterian Church, Chester, IL Hospice of Southern Illinois Interment: Private Burial

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