Melba was united in marriage to Tom J. Rothermich on February 20, 1960 and to this union four children were born.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Tom of the home in Willow Springs, Missouri; daughter Cindy Boyce and husband Rick of Nixa, Missouri, son Tom D. Rothermich and wife Nancy, daughter Sandra Rothermich, and son Rick Rothermich and wife Tawnya all from Pomona, Missouri; six grandchildren: Tom C. Rothermich and wife Jennie, Andrew Boyce and wife Abbi, Jennifer Obremski and husband Scott, Ryan Rothermich and wife Heather, Alicen Haugsted and husband Blake, and Kianna Rothermich; and nine great grandchildren with one on the way.
Melba was preceded in death by seven sisters and four brothers whom she was very close to. Melba was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a true Christian and a member of Lost Camp Baptist Church in Pomona, Missouri. She always kept busy with her church by decorating for the many events and cooking for the church socials. Her hobbies included flea marketing, going to thrift stores, and yard saling and truly loved time spent with her family. She also enjoyed traveling throughout the United States and touring the many beautiful sites over the years. She will be missed and remembered in the hearts of all.
Those wishing to donate in Melba’s memory may do so to Lost Camp Baptist Church, and they may be left at the funeral home.
Melba will lie in state from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. on Monday, May 18, 2020 at Willow Funeral Home, LLC for those wishing to pay their respects and sign the register book. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery in Pomona with Pastor Joel Hinds officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Willow Funeral Home, LLC. Online condolences may be left at www.willowspringsfuneralhome.com
Melba was united in marriage to Tom J. Rothermich on February 20, 1960 and to this union four children were born.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Tom of the home in Willow Springs, Missouri; daughter Cindy Boyce and husband Rick of Nixa, Missouri, son Tom D. Rothermich and wife Nancy, daughter Sandra Rothermich, and son Rick Rothermich and wife Tawnya all from Pomona, Missouri; six grandchildren: Tom C. Rothermich and wife Jennie, Andrew Boyce and wife Abbi, Jennifer Obremski and husband Scott, Ryan Rothermich and wife Heather, Alicen Haugsted and husband Blake, and Kianna Rothermich; and nine great grandchildren with one on the way.
Melba was preceded in death by seven sisters and four brothers whom she was very close to. Melba was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was a true Christian and a member of Lost Camp Baptist Church in Pomona, Missouri. She always kept busy with her church by decorating for the many events and cooking for the church socials. Her hobbies included flea marketing, going to thrift stores, and yard saling and truly loved time spent with her family. She also enjoyed traveling throughout the United States and touring the many beautiful sites over the years. She will be missed and remembered in the hearts of all.
Those wishing to donate in Melba’s memory may do so to Lost Camp Baptist Church, and they may be left at the funeral home.
Melba will lie in state from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. on Monday, May 18, 2020 at Willow Funeral Home, LLC for those wishing to pay their respects and sign the register book. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery in Pomona with Pastor Joel Hinds officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Willow Funeral Home, LLC. Online condolences may be left at www.willowspringsfuneralhome.com
Family Members
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Pauline Lysle Story Rippy
1916–1996
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James Edward Story
1918–1984
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Ruth Francis Story Warner
1921–2012
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Bertha Lovenia Story
1923–1927
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John Elby Story
1926–2018
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Elmer Lewis Story
1929–1999
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Dorothy Edith Story Price
1931–1991
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Irma Nadine Story Jones
1933–2019
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Viola Fern Elizabeth Story Givens
1936–1993
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Clarence Junior "Jr." Story
1938–2001
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Jessie Lorene Story Hitzfield
1944–2012
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