Laura Melton
January 18, 1963 ~ March 5, 2023
Born in:
Hillsboro, IL
Resided in:
Sorento, IL
Laura Melton, 60, of Sorento, IL, passed away March 5, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Laura was born January 18, 1963, the daughter of James and Sherry (Shaffer) Roberts. She married Danny Melton in Hillsboro, IL, on February 19, 1993. They were married for 30 blessed years together.
After graduating Hillsboro High School in 1981, Laura moved to Bloomington-Normal and worked at the Mitsubishi manufacturing plant. During this time, she met Danny, fell in love, married, and moved to Sorento, IL in 1993, where they began their life together.
Laura was funny, witty, straight forward, and told it how it was. She loved her alone time but never minded the occasional drop-in from any of her family or friends. Laura was an easy conversationalist and held a personality that could light up a room. She enjoyed ‘yard sale-ing’, bingo, “tinkering around”, and most of all, playing in her garden. Laura was loved dearly by those blessed to have known her.
She is survived by her husband, Danny Melton of Sorento, IL; her mother, Sherry Zanotti of Litchfield, IL; her brother, James Roberts (Pam Roberts) of Hillsboro, IL; her sister, Mona Stevens of Hamilton, IL; her children, Dane Morgan of Caseyville, IL, Kelsey Melton, of Hillsboro, IL, and Casey Melton of Hillsboro, IL; her stepchildren, Jodi Dixon of New Douglas, IL and Bo Melton of Greenville, IL; grandchildren, Garrett Melton, Riley McCario, Karlee Dixon, Trey Melton, and Reini Morgan; and 4 great grandchildren.
Visitation: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm., Friday, March 10, 2023, at the Perfetti-Assalley Funeral Home, 201 S. Main St., Sorento, IL 62086.
Graveside Service: 1 pm., following the visitation, at Kirkland Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be given to Kirkland Cemetery, 290 Ripson Bridge Ave, Sorento, IL 62086. The family asks that donations, to Kirkland Cemetery, be made in lieu of flowers, plants, and other gifts, in memory of Laura.
The family has entrusted Perfetti-Assalley Funeral Home with the ceremonies.
Please visit www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com to share memories or offer condolences to the family.
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Visitation: March 10, 2023 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Perfetti-Assalley Funeral Home of Sorento
201 S. Main St.
Sorento, IL 62086
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So sorry to hear about Laura! Keeping you all in our Thoughts and Prayers!
So sorry to hear about Laura ❤️ Prayers for the Melton & Roberts family’s, your all in our thoughts & prayers..
RIP Laura! Wanted to share a memory…I had the best appetizer at her house, Pepper Jelly over cream cheese. Best stuff I had ever eaten. I ask for her recipe, she jumped up and handed me a box of sure-jel! She said, recipe is in the box! Lol! I have made that recipe a lot and I always think of Laura. Gone but never forgotten!
With Love from Kaylee & Scott Hewlett and family.
My deepest sympathy to all her family.
Laura was a sincere lady with a big heart.
She will be greatly missed by many
Very sorry to hear of Laura’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Kevin and Merri Cruthis
So sorry for your loss. Laura and I, along with some others were all close friends growing up. She will never be forgotten and always loved by many. Rest peacefully my friend.
Condolences to the family and prayers for you all.
God Bless
Love from Tammy (White) Hinds and Tony Hinds
Laura & I shared many years of friendship, & what a great lifelong friend she was, her beautiful smile, her big heart, her infectious laugh, & the best hugs. Sending love & comfort to her family.
Sorry to hear about Laura. Our thoughts are with all of you!