Melba Poole

ANNA, Ill. -- Melba Poole, 83, of Anna died Sunday, Dec. 30, 2001, at her home.

She was born Jan. 29, 1918, in Mill Creek, daughter of George Washington and Minnie Idell Knupp Lingle. She and Harold Poole were married Jan. 10, 1946, in Jonesboro, Ill. He died March 9, 2001.

She worked many years at the shoe factory in Anna. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Anna.

Survivors include a son, Lonnie Poole of Anna, and two brothers, Weldon Lingle and Forrest Lingle, both of Anna.

Friends may call from 4-7 p.m. today at Hileman and Parr Funeral Home.

Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel, with the Rev. Roy Hill officiating. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery.