Melissa Jean Welker's Obituary
Melissa Jean Welker, 44, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away May 18, 2025, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Melissa was born in Decatur on June 4, 1980, the daughter of Dennis and Virginia (White) Welker. In her youth, she participated in Special Olympics. After high school, she worked for MRI doing maintenance at truck stops. She was a Christian whose faith led her to several different churches in her life. She was a creative person who fashioned and sold key chains.
Melissa is survived by her mother Virginia; siblings Rhonda (Larry) Mosser of Bethany, IL, Sean Sewell of Chicago, IL, Sherria (Ben) Ayer of Lovington, IL, Paula (Brad) Shuffit of Decatur, IL, Michael Welker, and Nichole (Jessica) Berry of Virginia Beach, VA. She was preceded in death by her father Dennis, her grandparents, sister Cynthia Welker, two uncles, and one aunt.
Moran & Goebel Funeral Home is providing cremation services for Melissa. A Celebration of Life hosted by the family will be held at 4pm on Friday, May 23, at Cresthaven Park in Decatur. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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