Canton – Melvina Z. Green, 78, of Canton passed away at 11:53 am, Friday, November 18, 2016 at her residence.
She was born on September 28, 1938 in Princeton, IL. to Raymond and Olive (Edie) Burcky. Melvina married Kenneth D. Green on June 5, 1958 in Vermont, IL. He preceded her in death on March 15, 2015.
Also preceding her death were her parents and one brother.
Surviving is a daughter Kathryn (John) Gumpper of Salt Lake City, Utah, four grandchildren, Eric (Rachel) Barton, Ryan (Jennie) Barton, Kathryn (Kyle) McLellan and Christopher Gumpper, five great-grandchildren Chaska Barton, Micah Barton, Kaleb Barton, Marley Barton, and Cadence Barton, and foster daughter Monica (Michelle) Kline.
Melvina was a school teacher and a member of First Presbyterian Church in Canton.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2016, at 11 am, at the 1st Presbyterian Church in Canton with visitation one hour prior.
The Rev. Tim Bauler will officiate.
Cremation rites have been accorded.
Burial of the ashes will be in Vermont Cemetery in Vermont, IL at 2 pm.
Memorials can be made to either Fulton County Humane Society or Graham Hospice.
Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton is in charge of arrangements.
To leave online condolences, please visit www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com
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