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Melva Bayless

FUNERAL HOME

Penwell-Gabel Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - Topeka

1321 SW 10th Ave

Topeka, Kansas

UPCOMING SERVICE

Memorial Service

Jan. 24, 2026

11:30 a.m.

The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

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Melva Bayless Obituary

Melva Bayless died Jan. 20, 2026 in Lawrence. To read her full obituary, visit penwellgabeltopeka.com. A Service will be held at 11:30am Saturday, Jan. 24 at The Kingdom Hall, 2701 SE Croco Rd, Topeka, KS 66605.

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Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Jan. 23, 2026.

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Memorial service

11:30 a.m.

The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses

2701 Southeast Croco Road, Topeka, KS 66605

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Penwell-Gabel Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - Topeka

1321 SW 10th Ave, Topeka, KS 66604

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