In Remembrance Of
Melody Paxton
Melody Tina Paxton, 69, of Hemple, MO passed away on December 30, 2024.
She was born on May 22, 1955, to Orbley Evan and Ora Loreen (Gracious) Cathcart in Redbud, Illinois. She grew up in Alma, Illinois and graduated from Kinmundy High School.
On October 12, 1973, she was united in marriage to Charles Wesley “Charlie” Paxton. After their marriage they lived in St. Joseph, MO and in 1976 they moved to Hemple where they made their home.
Melody worked as a seamstress for Big Smith in St. Joseph, but her passion was interior decorating, especially hanging wallpaper and painting. She enjoyed collecting Kewpies and traveling with Charlie. Most of all she loved volunteering for Camp Guardian and spending time with her family.
Melody was a member of the Clarksdale Baptist Church and the Jolly Workers of Hemple.
She was preceded in death by her parents Evan and Ora Cathcart; and her sisters Evelena Cathcart and Joyce Darlene Lampell.
Melody is survived by her husband Charlie Paxton; her children Scott (Sara) Paxton, Brandon (Elizabeth) Paxton, Timothy (Robin) Paxton and Christopher (Jennifer) Adkins; grandchildren Kylee (Josh), Kolbin, Kyler (Josh), Konner, Elliot, Elizabeth, Brandon, Josh, Reese and Michael Dean; 2 great-grandchildren; 14 brothers and sisters; numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Memorial Service will be held at 6:00 p.m. with Visitation following until 8:00 p.m. Friday, January 10th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home Gower, MO.
Donations may be made to Camp Guardian.
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Service Details
6:00 pm. Friday, January 10th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home in Gower
Following the Memorial Service until 8:00 p.m. Friday January 10th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home in Gower
Comments & condolences
12 comments
Joan
Charlie
I just found out today about Melody’s passing.I am so sorry for your loss.She was one of the sweetest people I’ve ever known.I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Steven Watson
So sorry for your loss. Prayers from all of the family.
Amy (Kada)
I extend my deepest sympathies to you and your family. Your mother’s legacy will live on through the love, wisdom, and stubbornness she passed on to you. May you find strength in her memory.
Jennifer Reed Voltmer
So sorry for your loss everyone is in my prayers. Such a great sweet person!
Debi Wade
Fly high Mel. I’ll miss seeing you around the antique world. May God hold your family and friends in his arms and guide them thru this time in their lives.
Cindy & Danny
So sorry for your loss. She was a sweet friend and classmate.
David Ford
Melody was a classmate at Kinmundy-Alma High School. Although I only saw her at class reunions she was always a joy to be with. Sympathy to Charlie and her children.
Karen Farnell
Precious, Beautiful Melody
God’s Grace blessed me with a wonderful friendship with you and your beloved husband Charlie. I truly cherish the beautiful painting you gave me 2 Christmas’s ago, and the times I got to spend with you both.. I have never known 2 people more in love than you and Charlie. I grieve your passing, wonderful lady. Another Angel has arrived in Heaven.
Love ✝️💟🙏😇Karen Farnell
Megan Elder
Charlie and family –
I’m so saddened to learn of Melly’s passing. She was one of the sweetest souls I ever knew. My prayers are with all of you today and moving forward.
~Megan Elder and family
Michael Roady
so sorry for your loss
Jody (Martin) Nelson
Charles and family.
I am so sorry to hear about Melody’s passing. Sending prayers to all of you.
Paaul Roberts
Tim, My thoughts are with you and your family at this most difficult time. I pray God helps you and your family heal. You are in my thoughts and prayers.