Mrs. Melodean (Rose) McGregor, age 84 of Benton, KY passed away Monday, October 12, 2015, at Baptist Health in Paducah, KY. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Benton. Mrs. McGregor worked for 30 years in the retail industry, and was employed by Claussner Hosiery Company, Ashby Chair Factory, KY Dam Village Inn, and Walmart.
Mrs. McGregor enjoyed gardening, shopping, and was a charter member of the Jayceettes.
Born Saturday, October 25, 1930 in Brewers, KY, she was the daughter of the late Orland Rose and the late Ovie (Darnall) Green and Raymond Green.
Surviving are son, Danny Story, wife Chris of Benton, KY, daughters, Linda Edwards, husband Russell of Benton, KY, Melanie Scharmahorn, husband Joe of Benton, KY and Lisa Stone, husband Roger of Dothan, AL, brothers, Terry Green of Benton, KY and Billy Joe Green of Memphis, TN, sisters, Jerlene Arnett of Benton, KY, Janice Baker of Murray, KY and Mary Edna Reed of Mayfield, KY; grandchildren, Rusty Edwards of Benton, KY, Rodney Edwards of Benton, KY, Richie Edwards of Benton, KY, Bridget Moryl of Benton, KY, Ashley Jones of Benton, KY, Kinsey Scharmahorn of Benton, KY, Roni Stallins of Princeton, KY, Jansen Melton of Wartburg, TN, Chad Edwards of New Smyrna, TN, Emily McKenzie of Knoxville, TN, Kaleb Scharmahorn of Ormond Beach, FL; and 13 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, step-father, husband of 59 years, Joe Lee McGregor, and sister, Clementine Rose.
A Funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, October 16, 2015 at Collier Funeral Chapel located at 211 West 5th St. Benton, KY 42025 with Bro. Mark Doom officiating. Interment will follow in Benton Cemetery, Benton, KY. Visitation will be held between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 15, 2015 at Collier Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be given to the American Cancer Society c/o Brenda McClaran, 510 W 9th ST., Benton, KY 42025.