Melissa J. Boismenue, 86, of Tamaroa, passed away at 7:50 P.M., Monday, March 14, 2005 at the Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin.
Melissa was a homemaker.  She was of the Protestant faith.
She was born July 19, 1918 at Tamaroa, the daughter of Calvin Captain and Susan Charlotte (Melvin) Boismenue.
She is survived by several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother - John Boismenue, two sisters - Mary McCowen and Jessie Boismenue, two nephews - Hosea Harris Sr. and Captain Harris, two great nephews - Hosea Harris Jr. and Gerald Bathon and one niece - Sarah Bathon.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 A.M., Thursday, March 17, 2005 at the Searby Funeral Home in Tamaroa with Bro. Jerry Aken officiating.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 P.M., Wednesday at the Searby Funeral Home in Tamaroa.
Interment will be in the Sunset Memorial Park at Du Quoin.
