Mrs. Melba Chauncey Housley, 78, a resident of 525 E. Second St., Washington, died Friday, Jan. 13, 2012, at home.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16, 2012, at Oakdale Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Sunday at Paul Funeral Home & Crematory in Washington and other times at the home. Arrangements are by Paul Funeral Home & Crematory of Washington.