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Medie Machen, 90, Columbia, KY (1933-2023)

Medie Jo (Wallis) Machen of Columbia, formerly of Sylacauga, AL, died Sunday, December 10, 2023 at her residence. She was 90 years old.

The funeral service will be held at 11amCT on Friday, December 15, 2023, at Radney-Smith Funeral Home, 320 North Elm Avenue, Sylacauga, AL. Burial will follow in Evergreen Memorial Cemetery in Sylacagua.

Visitation will start at 10amCT on Friday at Radney-Smith.


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. She was a member of First Methodist Church in Sylacauga and a homemaker.

Survivors include:
  • Two sons - Dr. Byron C. Machen (Carol) of Auburn, AL and Ronald T. Machen (Jane) of Sylacauga, AL
  • One daughter - Dr. Janice M. Coffey of Columbia, KY
  • Six grandchildren - John (Kristen) Machen, Rachel (Chris) Williams, Bethany Nicole (John) Bowie, Sarah (Heath) O'Reilly, Harper Anne Machen and Haley Bobbitt
  • Three great-grandchildren - Gramercy Grace, Charles Elgin and Campbell Ann Williams and Everett Grant O'Reilly
The family has requested donations to Missy's Heart which can be left at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home or mailed to the funeral home.

Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of local arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.grissommartin.com.


This story was posted on 2023-12-13 19:32:34.
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Medie Machen, 90, Columbia, KY (1933-2023)

2023-12-13 - Columbia, KY - Photo courtesy Grissom-Martin Funeral Home
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