Melinda Elizabeth O'Neal
December 29, 2014
Melinda Elizabeth O’Neal, 26, went to sing with the angels and Jordan on Monday, December 29, 2014.
Melinda was born January 25, 1988 in Des Moines to Cecil and Debra O’Neal. She attended Lincoln High School and was a member of Bloomfield United Methodist Church.
Melinda is survived by her parents, Cecil and Debra O’Neal; siblings, Michelle (Gerhard) Lourens and Tim O’Neal; nieces, Lexie, Bailey and Blakelee; nephews, Nathan, Bryton, Matthys; grandparents, Ed and Arlene Breitbach; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
She was preceded in death by her nephew, Jordan O’Neal and her grandparents, Neva and Delos O’Neal.
The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, January 2, 2015 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 3, 2015 at Bloomfield United Methodist Church, 5930 Indianola Avenue.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family to support the children’s ministries that Melinda loved.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Gina mien
01/03/2015
I'm sorry for your loss. You will be in thoughts and prayer. .
Debbie & Rich Sychra
01/02/2015
Cecil, Deb & Family, So sorry to hear about your loss. I was shocked to see it in the paper today. I remember Melinda so well since she was a little girl. She was always so friendly and had a smile on her face. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Joe and Kathy Fazio
01/02/2015
Cecil, Deb and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Praying that God gives you the strength to get through the days and months ahead.
Anna Young
01/01/2015
Deb and Family,
My prayers and thoughts are with you during this time of sorrow. I just want to let you know that you are not alone, we in Christ are here for you. Melinda was always such a shining face and kind heart at all church events and services. She truly understood the life of good and Jesus. She will be remembered and missed by all of us at Bloomfield.
Melinda S. Hunter
12/30/2014
I'm so sorry for your loss. Melinda was a kind and wonderful person. Martha and I are praying for your Family. May God Bless and Keep You.
Katelyn Finn Hobin
12/30/2014
The Finn family is so very sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Peace and healing to your family.
Lynn Sucik
12/30/2014
I remember Melinda's passion when she spoke about the children who needed our help in other countries. She had a huge heart and her love and empathy for others was truly remarkable. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Annette & Rachel Guessford
12/30/2014
Very sorry for your loss. We were very fond of Melinda. She babysat Rachel for several years. Our thoughts & prayers are with the family.