Melissa ( Bonney) Sanders, 48, died peacefully on January 24, 2021, at her home

in Alton, IL, with her significant other Scott Woof f and family members by her side.

She was born December 4, 1972, to Charles and Stephanie Bonney.

in Alton, IL.

She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Bonney Jr., d aughter

Ashley Nicole Bradshaw and n iece Kaylynn Bonney .

Surviving are her mother Stephanie Hill and stepfather Don Hill of Godfrey, IL,

d aughter Julia Bradshaw of Godfrey, IL , stepdaughter Faith Sanders of Alton, IL,

b rothers C hristopher Bonney of Godfrey, IL, Shane Bonney of Johnston City, IL ,

Matthew Bonney of Marion, IL, Dr. Craig Hill of St. Louis, MO,

and s ister Sarah Hill of Godfrey, IL.

Also surviving are, g randchildren Landon , Preston, Kinsley,

and Warren DeVerger of Jerseyville, IL, and Wraylynn Bradshaw of Godfrey, IL.

n ieces Stefanie Bonney of Godfrey, Chelsea Bonney of Johnston City, IL,

and Natalie Keltner of Johnston City, IL, n ephews Christopher Bonney Jr. of Godfrey, IL,

and Boston Peyton of Johnston City, IL.

Melissa Sanders never met a child that did not like her.  Her love for her

grandchildren was evident and infinite.  She had an iron will that kept her

with us as long as we had her.

As a Certified Nurse 's Assistant in her nursing home care , she had a

great love for the elderly and t hey loved her. Her hobbies included

cooking and photography. Her many friends and relatives could not

help but love her even when they were mad at her.

She will be missed by all of her family and to all those who loved her

we thank you.

There will be no services as per her request.  C ontributions in memory

of Melissa may be provided to Saint Anthony's OSF Hospice of Alton, IL .

Paynic Home for Funerals of East Alton, IL, is in charge of cremation arrangements, with an online guestbook available at www.paynicfh.com .

The family will hold a private burial service and a celebration of her life at a later date.