It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Melony Marie Crim. Melony passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on December 17, 2025, at the age of 47. She was born on August 13, 1978, in Fort Campbell, KY to Emmett L. Groves and Lavina (Stein) Groves-Knutson.
Melony graduated from Northeast High School in Clarksville, TN, in 1997, and went on to earn an Associate degree in Massage Therapy from Miller-Motte Technical College. She worked at Walmart and was a PCA at Hutchinson Clinic, but most importantly, she fulfilled her cherished role as a dedicated wife, mom and step-mom. On July 6, 2019, Melony married the love of her life, Bryan Crim, marking the beginning of a beautiful journey together. They attended The Roads Church together.
Melony had a passion for baking, cooking, sewing, and quilting, often dedicating her time to DIY projects and inspiring others with her creativity. Her late arrivals were a testament to her busy life, filled with love and laughter that she shared with family and friends. Melony was a radiant soul who touched the lives of everyone she met. Her life, though tragically cut short, was filled with love, joy, and an indomitable spirit that will be remembered by all who knew her. A vibrant spirit, Melony was known for her warmth, positivity, and her ability to be everyone’s biggest cheerleader. She had an infectious enthusiasm for life and was never one to meet a stranger, effortlessly striking up conversations with anyone she encountered. A true embodiment of strength and resilience, she was stubborn and strong-willed from birth, traits that endeared her to many. Her optimism and zest for life will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege to know her.
Melony is survived by: husband, Bryan Crim; parents, Emmett Groves and Lavina Groves-Knutson; brother, John Groves, and his wife Marion; sister, Becky Zaharko; nephews, Johnathan Groves and Terry Zaharko; nieces, Makaylah Groves and Madison Zaharko; step-sons, Nolan and Jonah Crim; mother-in-law, Mona Crim; siblings-in-law, Darryl Crim, Keysha and husband Michael Thomas, Sashia Crim, Kasheena Brown, and Jor'Dan Crim; best friends, Annastacia Miller and Dee Cantrell; many aunts; uncles; cousins; extended family and friends.
Melony was preceded in death by her beautiful daughter, Ciera Groves, whose memory she carried in her heart every day; as well as her father-in-law, Prentiss Crim.
Melony's funeral will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Macedonia Church, 310 Hwy 145 North, Golconda, IL. The family will received friends from 11:00 until service time. To honor Melony’s vibrant outlook on life, attendees are asked to wear something bright and colorful in her honor.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the American Cancer Society - Hope Lodge, in care of Aly Funeral Home, 111 East Washington St., Golconda, IL 62938, or through the following link: American Cancer Society - Hope Lodge.