Melynda Aden

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Melynda Aden, age 43, of Sullivan, MO passed away Friday, November 29, 2019 at Missouri Baptist Hospital in Sullivan.

Melynda Faye Hopwood was born August 17, 1976 in Washington, MO, the daughter of Larry and Bandy (Holt) Hopwood. She grew up and attended school in various places, including Bourbon, Missouri, Hawaii and Kentucky. Melynda graduated from Fort Knox High School in 1994. She was mother to her two children, Kevin and Kendrianna, and loved them greatly. Melynda obtained her Associates Degree in Medical Assisting from Metro Business College in Rolla, MO. She lived and worked in the Bourbon and Sullivan area for most of her life. Over the years, she was employed at McDonald’s, Walmart, and most recently, manager at Dollar General in Sullivan.

In 2016, Melynda became ill and was diagnosed with kidney disease and fought a tough battle through the past few years.

She enjoyed scrapbooking, playing boardgames, doing her nails and hanging out with friends. She was also fond of owls, dragonflies and music. Melynda was known for her sarcastic sense of humor. She will be missed by her family and friends.

Melynda is survived by her beloved children, Kevin Aden and wife, Anna and Kendrianna Levi, all of Sullivan; a granddaughter, Madelynn Aden; her mother, Bandy Holt and husband, Kevin Witt of Sullivan; two sisters, Melissa Downing and companion, Steven Haley Jr. of Sullivan and Michelle Hopwood and wife, Carrie Jones of Kentucky; a dear friend, Alisa Garner of Sullivan; her dog, Tucker; and numerous other step-siblings, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her father, Larry Hopwood; and her grandparents, Ken and Betty Holt and Herbert and Virginia Hopwood.

A Celebration of Life Gathering was held 5-7 p.m., Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan.

Condolences may be shared with Melynda’s family online at www.eatonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are under the care of Eaton Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Sullivan.

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