Melanie A. Bimes
October 20, 1943 ~ October 12, 2026
Born in:
Highland, Illinois
Resided in:
Greenville, Illinois
Melanie (Floyd) Bimes, 82, of Greenville, Illinois passed away Monday, October 12, 2026, surrounded by family. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 16, 2026, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at Assalley Funeral Home, 118 E. College, Greenville, Illinois. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 17, 2026, with Pastor Tim Logue officiating. Private family burial will follow.
Born October 20, 1943, to Vincent and Alice (Dewey) Floyd, she grew up in Greenville, with loving parents, a sister, and two close cousins. She married Henry (Sonny) Bimes in 1961, and they spent 49 years together. He preceded her in death May 21, 2010.
Melanie loved the Greenville community and was active in many organizations throughout the years. She worked in Dr. James Goggin’s office for several years as a receptionist and as the Assistant Librarian at Greenville Elementary School. She was very active in the congregation of Woburn Baptist Church enjoying weekly bible study and quilting club.
Throughout the years Melanie was known for her love of family, her outstanding faith, and beautiful smile. She knew no strangers and welcomed all with open arms. She was blessed to have many extended family and friends whom she thought of as her own children including the Hunter family.
Melanie is survived by her children Randy (Barb Harding) Bimes, Mandy (Carl Bond) Bond, her grandchildren Alex, Ryan, Claire, Luke, Sara, Mya, and three great grandchildren. She is further survived by her sister, Pamela Cohen of Springfield, IL, and close cousin Karen Bauer-Reelitz of Greenville IL. Melanie was preceded in death by her parents, Vincent & Alice Floyd, her husband Henry (Sonny) Bimes, and close cousin Dr. Theron Thomas (Tom) Dewey.
Memorial contributions made in Melanie’s honor may be mailed to: Woburn Baptist Church, 1513 Woburn Road, Greenville, Illinois, 62246.
The family has entrusted Assalley Funeral Home in Greenville with the ceremonies.
Please visit www.assalleyfuneralhomes.com to share memories or offer condolences to the family.
Services
Visitation: October 16, 2026 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Assalley-Young Funeral Home
118 E. College Ave.
Greenville, IL 62246
Funeral Service: October 17, 2026 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Assalley-Young Funeral Home
118 E. College Ave.
Greenville, IL 62246
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Charities
The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Melanie A. Bimes 's name.
Woburn Baptist Church
1513 Woburn Avenue
Greenville,
IL
62246
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Bill and Joanne Collier
Go for it, Melanie! Just one month ago, you sat with my twin brother and myself at Evangelical Church of Christ in Highland for the Marie Bimes funeral. Later we all had dinner together in the church dining hall. You were all dressed up and looking great! I still have the “reindeer” picture from Branson, Missouri a few years ago. I will miss you. Ron
Over the years, through other family gatherings and phone conversations, I grew to love and respect Melanie for her devotion to family, to Christ, once again to family, and to wholesome living.
If there were more people like Melanie, this would be a better world.
You will never be forgotten!
Love Always and Forever, Your Grateful Cousin for having known and loved you,
Doug Erber
Over the years, through other family gatherings and phone conversations, I grew to love and respect Melanie for her devotion to family, to Christ, and to wholesome living and caring for others.
If there were more people like Melanie, this would be a better world.
You will never be forgotten!
Love Always and Forever, Your Grateful Cousin for having known and loved you,
Doug Erber
~ Lauren Suplizio
Grateful for our visits over the years at various Floyd reunions. She was already planning the next one at the last reunion! Such a fun person to be around!
My condolences to the family.
Tyler and Lindsey Nighswonger
Scott and Marianne
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