Melanie (Floyd) Bimes, 82, of Greenville, Illinois passed away Monday, October 12, 2026, surrounded by family. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 16, 2026, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at Assalley Funeral Home, 118 E. College, Greenville, Illinois. Funeral service will be held Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 11AM with Pastor Tim Logue officiating. Private family burial will follow
Born October 20, 1943, to Vincent and Alice (Dewey) Floyd and grew up in Greenville, with loving parents, a sister, and two close cousins. She married Henry (Sonny) Bimes in 1961, and they spent 49 years together. He preceded her in death May 21, 2010
Melanie loved the Greenville community and was active in many organizations throughout the years. She worked in Dr. James Goggin’s office for several years as a receptionist and as the Assistant Librarian at Greenville Elementary School. She was very active in the congregation of Woburn Baptist Church enjoying weekly bible study and quilting club
Throughout the years Melanie was known for her love of family, her outstanding faith, and beautiful smile. She knew no strangers and welcomed all with open arms. She was blessed to have many extended family and friends whom she thought of as her own children including the Hunter family
Melanie is survived by her children Randy (Barb Harding) Bimes, Mandy (Carl Bond) Bond, her grandchildren Alex, Ryan, Claire, Luke, Sara, and three great grandchildren. She is further survived by her sister, Pamela Cohen of Springfield, IL, and close cousin Karen Bauer-Reelitz of Greenville IL. Melanie was preceded in death by her parents, Vincent & Alice Floyd, her husband Henry (Sonny) Bimes, and close cousin Dr. Theron Thomas (Tom) Dewey
Memorial contributions made in Melanie’s honor may be mailed to: Woburn Baptist Church, 1513 Woburn Road, Greenville, Illinois, 62246
The family has entrusted Assalley Funeral Home in Greenville with the ceremonies
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