Melodye R. Fagan, 69, of Granite City, IL died on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 in Alton, IL.

She was born on December 5, 1954 in Granite City, IL to Richard L. Hamilton, Sr and Marjorie Imojean (Jones) Hamilton.

Melodye married Michael J. Fagan in Edwardsville, IL on July 4, 1998.  He preceded her in death in 2020.

The loving daughter, mother and grandmother retired from Gate Gourmet, formally Dobbs International, after 30 years of service then retired from the Granite City School District 9 after several years of service. Melodye loved her family and friends fiercely and she will be greatly missed.

Melodye is survived by her mother; 2 daughters:  Christine (Jerry) Miles of Granite City and Julie (Billy) Lane of Granite City; a son, Joseph R. (Stephanie) Hamm of Pevely, MO; 9 grandchildren:  Jordan (Darrell) Powell, Dylan (MacKenzie) Kagy, Jersey Lane, Billy Lane Jr, AJ (Annie) Lane, Kaydee (Luke) Lane, Kallie Hamm, Kamryn Hamm and Joey Hamm; 5 great grandbabies, siblings and many extended family and friends.

Besides her husband and father, Melodye is preceded in death by a daughter, Melissa Hamm.

A Celebration of Life will be held by the family at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 25, 2024 at the Granite City Eagles Aerie 1126 in Granite City, IL.

Professional services entrusted to the care of Wojstrom Funeral Home & Crematory in Granite City, IL.

Online guestbook and obituary available at www.wojstrom.com