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Effie Martha Melvin Hunsley

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Birth	:	25 Nov 1919 Highmore, Hyde County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	26 Mar 2022 Pierre, Hughes County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Riverside Cemetery, Pierre, Hughes County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.3608017, -100.3071976
Description	:	Effie Martha (Melvin) Hunsley was born to Daniel William and Bertha Alt (Sanders) Melvin on November 25, 1919 in Highmore, SD. Effie passed away, surrounded by family, on March 26, 2022 at Avantara in Pierre, SD. Effie attended schools in Highmore, Rousseau and Pierre graduating from Pierre High School in 1937. On May2, 1937 she married Warren Hunsley and they made their home in rural Hughes County where they ranched and raised Hereford cattle. Effie was an active 4-H leader in the 1950's. She began her working career in 1954 in the SD... Read More	Effie Martha (Melvin) Hunsley was born to Daniel William and Bertha Alt (Sanders) Melvin on November 25, 1919 in Highmore, SD. Effie passed away, surrounded by family, on March 26, 2022 at Avantara in Pierre, SD. Effie attended schools in Highmore, Rousseau and Pierre graduating from Pierre High School in 1937. On May2, 1937 she married Warren Hunsley and they made their home in rural Hughes County where they ranched and raised Hereford cattle. Effie was an active 4-H leader in the 1950's. She began her working career in 1954 in the SD Dept of Revenue where she was employed for over 30 years. In the mid 80's Effie and Warren sold the ranch and moved to a home on River Road in Pierre where Effie resided until 2020. Effie was a superb cook, she loved to entertain, she collected antiques and elephants and loved to dance. The Hunsleys hosted many barn dances thru the years. Effie is survived by her son Roger (Carole) Hunsley of Louisville, Kentucky, grandson Brad (Stacey) Hunsley of LaVista, Nebraska and two granddaughters, Jackie (Jeff) Rondini of Chicago, Ilinois and Anne Nikkel of South Carolina, four great grandchildren, Braxton, Sydney, Rylee and Molly, sister Joyce Norman of Kennewick, Washington and several generations of nieces and nephews. Effie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Warren, sisters Zora Thompson, Jessie Whitney, Madeline Fratzke, Dorothy Hewlett, Mary Gabert, Donna Betsinger, brothers Wilbur Melvin and Warren Melvin along with an infant brother (Daniel) and sister (Margaret). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association. Visitation will be Friday, April 1 from 1-2 @ Feigum Funeral Home followed by a memorial service and burial at Riverside Cemetery.

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Effie Martha Melvin Hunsley's memorial is located at: Riverside Cemetery, Pierre, Hughes County, USA.
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Effie Martha Melvin Hunsley death on 26 Mar 2022 in Pierre, Hughes County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 44.3608017
Longitude: -100.3071976

Family Members:

Parent

Daniel William Melvin

(1888 - 1975)

Bertha Alta Sanders Melvin

(1890 - 1972)

Spouse

Warren Walker Hunsley

(1914 - 2002)

Siblings

Jessie Violet Melvin Whitney

(1913 - 2009)

Madaline L. Melvin Fratzke

(1915 - 1993)

Dorothy Mae Melvin Hewlett

(1922 - 2012)

Wilbur Wayne Melvin

(1923 - 2004)

Mary Jane Gabert

(1925 - 2000)

Donnabelle Alice Melvin Betsinger

(1928 - 2017)

Margaret Joan Melvin

(1933 - 1933)

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Pierre, Hughes County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3608017, -100.3071976

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3. Fort Pierre Chouteau Cemetery
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7. Byron Township Cemetery
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8. Canning Cemetery
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13. Okobojo Cemetery
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14. Meers Cemetery
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15. Fort Sully Post Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.5866480, -100.6087530

16. Holy Faith Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.1356010, -99.9878006

17. Chapelle Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.3025017, -99.8653030

18. Fort Bennett Post Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.6716500, -100.6404200

19. Onida Cemetery
Onida, Sully County, USA
Coordinate: 44.7147000, -100.0650000

20. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.0958800, -100.7263300

21. Saint Catherines Cemetery
Harrold, Hughes County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2091100, -99.7868200

22. Ascension Cemetery
Canning, Hughes County, USA
Coordinate: 44.1523700, -99.7927100

23. Medicine Hill Cemetery
Harrold, Hughes County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5116997, -99.7453003

24. Saint John Catholic Cemetery
Harrold, Hughes County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5127983, -99.7335968