Virginia Mellor

Mellor, Virginia (Harrington), 89, died peacefully on March 24, 2007 in Wichita after a courageous struggle with cancer. Many thanks to her very loving caregivers at the Life Care Center of Wichita. A private service will be held. Virginia was born April 4, 1917 to Anna and Henry Harrington in Mayetta, KS. She attended schools in Arkansas City, North High in Wichita and Wichita Business College. Virginia married Wayne Mellor in 1935 and resided with him in Wichita, Hutchinson, Rollinsville, CO and for a short time in Stuart, FL. Wayne died in 1993. She is survived by her children, Diana Jackson and Bob Mellor (Kathleen) all of Wichita and Melissa Renner (Vernon) of Seattle, WA; sister, Annabel Lawrence of Norwich; grandchildren, Molly Nespor (Eric) of Wichita, Betsy Mellor of Roeland Park, KS, Dawn Jackson of Lakewood, CO, Clark Jackson (Linda) of Evergreen, CO and Travis Webb of Seattle, WA; five great-grandchildren. Her volunteer activities include the MAAIC Museum as a docent. Virginia was most interested in her family and activities such as birthdays and holidays with them. She also enjoyed cooking for her family, playing cards and caring for her pet cats. Virginia will be greatly missed due to her sense of humor and generous and caring spirit. A private service will be held.