LOUISE MELTON

EAST PRAIRIE -- Louis Simpkins Melton, 82, of San Diego, Calif., formerly of East Prairie, died Saturday, May 23, 1998, after an extended illness.

She was born Jan. 9, 1916, at Hornersville, daughter of Earl and Bertha Brotherton Simpkins. She was married to Jack Zook, who preceded her in death. She was also married to Ivan Melton, who preceded her in death.

She lived in San Diego for the past 40 years.

Survivors include a son, Bill Zook of El Cajon, Calif.; a daughter, Peggy Van Sickle of San Diego; two brothers, J.T. and Earl Simpkins, both of East Prairie; and a stepsister, Lorene Bailey of East Prairie.

Preceding her in death were a brother, sister and stepbrother.

Funeral will be Wednesday at the Greewood Mortuary in San Diego.