Medie Jo Wallis Machen, 90, of Columbia, KY, formerly of Sylacauga, AL, died Sunday, December 10, 2023 at her residence. She was born April 26, 1933 to the late William Russell and Evie Dean Guy Wallis.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Louie Earl Machen.
Mrs. Machen was a member of the First Methodist Church in Sylacauga and a homemaker.
SURVIVORS:
2 sons: Dr. Byron C. Machen (Carol) of Auburn, AL and Ronald T. Machen (Jane) of Sylacauga, AL
1 daughter: Dr. Janice M. Coffey of Columbia, KY
6 grandchildren: John (Kristen) Machen, Rachel (Chris) Williams, Bethany Nicole (John) Bowie, Sarah (Heath) O’Reilly, Harper Anne Machen and Haley Bobbitt
3 great-grandchildren: Gramercy Grace, Charles Elgin and Campbell Ann Williams and Everett Grant O’Reilly
Funeral Service: Friday, December15, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. Radney-Smith Funeral Home in Sylacauga, Alabama with visitation starting at 10:00 A.M.
Burial: Evergreen Memorial Cemetery in Sylacagua
The family has requested donations be made to Missy’s Heart which can be left at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home or mailed to the funeral home.
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home assisted with local arrangements.
