Melanie Emerald Quinton, of Dixon, formerly of St. Charles, was born on May 5, 1995, at St. Charles, a daughter of Richard Brian and Rhonda Jo (Ingram) Quinton, and departed this life at 9:50 p.m., on Monday, November 2, 2020, at her residence. She had attained the age of 25 years, 5 months, and 27 days.

Melanie attended Timberland High School, Wentzville, and was currently studying to be a Certified Nursing Assistant. As her photo reflects, she was a beautiful person, who was all about fashion and glamour. Melanie thoroughly enjoyed music, singing, crafting, sewing, video games, and reading her Bible. At the time of her passing, Melanie was employed at the Maries Manor Care and Rehabilitation Center, Vienna, as a Nurses' Aide.

Those left to mourn the passing of Melanie include: Her mother, Rhonda Ingram, of Dixon; two sisters, Daphne Quinton-Schreck of Dixon, and Kelly Quinton of the state of South Carolina; one brother-in-law, Sean Schreck, of Dixon; one niece, Lilliph Schreck, of Dixon; one nephew, Shawn Schreck, of Dixon; maternal grandfather, Silver Ingram, of Chase, Kansas; paternal grandfather, Richard Quinton, of St. Peters; paternal grandmother, Barbara Veda, of the state of Maryland; seven aunts, Joanie Martin, Lisa Meyers, Diane Brennan, Debbie Fiaker, Kim Evans, Patty Davis, Vickie Ingram, Brenda Ingram, and Kay Tucker; and other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Brian Quinton, on May 15, 2011, and her maternal grandmother, Marsha Ingram.

Funeral services for Melanie Emerald Quinton are pending at this time and will be announced by the Baue Funeral & Memorial Center, 3950 West Clay Street, St. Charles, Missouri 63301.

Local arrangements are by the Birmingham-Martin Funeral Home in Vienna with correspondence to the family in memory of Melanie in care of Birmingham-Martin Funeral Home, P.O. Box 250, Vienna, Missouri 65582.

Memorial contributions in memory of Melanie Emerald Quinton are suggested per the wishes of her family in care of Birmingham-Martin Funeral Home.