Cynthia A. Melvin, age 57, of Du Quoin, IL passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025 at home surrounded by family.
Cindy was born on April 13, 1967 in Pinckneyville, IL, a daughter of Bernard and Sally (Hagene) Bruns. On March 3, 2006 she married Dr. John Melvin in Du Quoin IL. She was baptized and raised at St. Brunos Catholic Church in Pinckneyville IL. Later she joined her husband John at the First Baptist Church in Du Quoin, IL.
Cindy entered the banking business at age 16, and spent almost 40 years serving the people of Southern Illinois. She began as a teller at First National Bank in Pinckneyville, and rose to the position of Vice President/Operations Manager of Du Quoin State Bank and their surrounding branches.
Cindy was diligent in her career, and loved her family, especially all her grandchildren, friends, and pets. Her hobbies included finding antiques, especially during the holiday season, beach vacations, and working outside in her yard.
Survivors include her husband Dr. John Melvin of Du Quoin, IL; Her daughter Mallory (Matthew) Henk of Pinckneyville, IL; Her son Brenden Blades of Du Quoin, IL; Dr. Melvin's son Major Jason Melvin & family; her step-daughter Jennifer (Jordan) Crain of Du Quoin, IL; and four grandchildren, Collin and Dylan Henk, River and Fletcher Crain, her sister-in-law Diane Bruns of Pinckneyville, IL.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and one brother Dennis Bruns.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, March 20, 2025 at the First Baptist Church in Du Quoin with Rev. Joe Wagner officiating.
Friends may call from 9 A.M. until the time of service on Thursday at the church.
Burial will be in the St. Bruno Cemetery in Pinckneyville, IL.
Friends may make memorials to St. Bruno Cemetery and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.