Dolores Cleve

FARMINGTON Dolores (Mell) Cleve passed away February 5, 2020 surrounded by her loving family in Farmington at the age of 93. She was born in Farmington on December 27, 1926 to the late Marvin and Etta "Fern" (Thomas) Mell. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin "Shorty" Cleve in 1985; four brothers, Tommy, Robert, Kenny and Marshall Mell; a son-in-law, Dave Bayless and a grandson, Craig Cleve. Dolores was a life long resident of Farmington having graduated from high school in 1945. She was employed as a payroll clerk for the shirt factory in Farmington. Dolores, also lovingly known as "Aunt Hoe" will be remembered as a sweet, loving, thoughtful, funny, generous person who was loved by many. Her family and friends can't even begin to imagine the money she spent on stamps over the years sending cards to her whole family and many friends for every holiday and special event. Heaven truly has gained an angel. She was a faithful and committed lifetime member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Farmington. Through the years she was blessed to have been named God Mother to several children. Survivors include her children, Gary (Sharon) Cleve, Shirley (Ray) Pogue, Sharon Bayless and Ruth Ann (Joe) Henderson; eight grandchildren, Todd Williams, Troy Williams, Tad Cleve, Chad Cleve, Brent Pogue, Deana Bayless, Heather Hawkins and Brandy Perry; seven great-grandchildren, Emily, Ty, Bailey, Tanner, Peyton, Brynn, and David; a brother, David Mell; and a host of nieces, nephews and extended family. Visitation will be held at Cozean Memorial Chapel on Friday, February 7, from 5 8 p.m. Visitation will resume at Cozean Chapel on Saturday morning beginning at 7 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. Services will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church with Rev. Stephen Constien officiating beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday with interment to follow at Hillview Memorial Gardens. Memorials, if desired, may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church. View the tribute video and share your condolences at cozeanfuneralhome.com. Visitation Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory Friday, February 7, 2020 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM 217 W. Columbia St. Farmington, MO 63640 Visitation Resumes Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory Saturday, February 8, 2020 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM 217 W. Columbia St. Farmington, MO 63640 Funeral Service St. Paul Lutheran Church Saturday, February 8, 2020 10:00 AM 609 East Columbia Street Farmington, MO 63640 Interment Service Hillview Memorial Gardens Saturday, February 8, 2020 11:00 AM 5229 Westmeyer Road Farmington, MO 63640