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Melvin Lester “Mell” Worley (1897-1952)

Melvin Lester "Mell" Worley (1897-1952)

The following Nov. 6, 1952, Lowell Tribune article was found on page 4, column 2:

    CARD OF THANKS

    We wish to extend our sincere thanks to everyone for their kind expressions of sympathy, floral offerings and many kindnesses. Also to the pallbearers and members of the Odd Fellows lodge for services conducted at the time of our brother's death.
          Mrs. Elmer Worley
          Mrs. Clara Gragg
          Mrs. Lillian Moyer
          William Worley

The following article was found in the Nov. 13, 1952, Lowell Tribune on page 10, column 1:
    Melvin Lester Worley, son of Henry and Anna Uhter Worley, was born September 14, 1897, and passed away October 30, 1952. He was born on a farm south of Lowell where he spent most of his childhood and in later years lived in Hammond where he was employed by the Shore Line Bus Co. until his health failed.

    He was a member of Shelby Odd Fellows lodge 742 as well as a member of the Christian church.

    Melvin was united in marriage on August 16, 1916, to Alma Frank of Lansing, Ill.

    He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, Alma; two brothers, Bert of California and William of Hammond with whom he made his home. Also, two sisters, Lillian Moyer of Oak Forest and Clara Gragg of Shelby; two aunts, Mrs. Ida Shurte and Mrs. Tena Worley; and many nieces, nephews, and relatives besides a host of friends of whom he had acquired many with his ready smile and pleasant word for all.

    Memorial services were held at Weaver's funeral home on Sunday afternoon, November 2, 1952, with Rev. E.L. Worley officiating. Interment was in the Lowell cemetery.


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