Obituary of Lucy Eva Melton

Lucy Eva (Harkins) Melton, 92, slipped the bonds of this life on Independence Day, to forever be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.Lucy was born October 2, 1920 in Tavna Beg, near Straid, County Mayo, Ireland, to James and Mary Harkins.She was raised in London, England, surviving the Battle of Britain during World War II. Emigrating to the United States, she eventually settled in Colorado where she met her husband, Glenn.She was a resident of Monument, Colorado for more than forty-four years.Lucy is survived by two sons, Stephen (Susan) and Kevin; two grandchildren, Jessica and Joshua; one great-grandchild, Max, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, eight siblings, her daughter Rebecca, and her husband. Visitation, 10:00AM, Tuesday, July 9, 2013, Northland Community Church, 245 2nd Street Monument, CO 80132.Funeral Service, 11:00AM, Tuesday, July 9, 2013, Northland Community Church, 245 2nd Street Monument, CO 80132. Interment Monument Cemetery.Funeral Home:The Springs Funeral Services3115 East Platte AvenueColorado Springs, , COUS 80909 Events Visitation Tuesday, July 9, 2013 10:00AM - 11:00AM Northland Community Church 245 2nd Street Monument, CO 80132 Phone: 719-328-1793 Service Tuesday, July 9, 2013 11:00AM Northland Community Church 245 2nd Street Monument, CO 80132 Phone: 719-328-1793 Cemetery Tuesday, July 9, 2013 12:00AM Monument Cemetery 800 Beacon Lite Road Monument, CO 80132 Phone: 719-328-1793