B. Mardelle Ranson, 98, of Jacksonville, IL died Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital. She was born April 3, 1923, in Jacksonville, the daughter of Leonard and Thyra Fernandes Vieira. She married Denby A. Ranson, Jr. on July 6, 1947, in Jacksonville, and he preceded her in death on Feb. 2, 2012. She is survived by three grandchildren, Phaedra (Trent) Nunley of Florida, Corbin Ranson of Pennsylvania and Casey (Sarah) Ranson of Connecticut; five great grandchildren, Hailey, Delaney and Ava Nunley and Joseph and Emmett Ranson; her sister, Velma (deceased husband, Dan) Menghini of Springfield; and many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her beloved cat, Buttercup. She was preceded in death by her son, Ron Ranson (surviving wife, Cynthia) and her brother, Len Vieira, Jr. Mardelle retired from Bound to Stay Bound Book Bindery in Jacksonville. She was a former member of Northminster Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville. She enjoyed puzzle books especially word searches and reading magazines. She especially loved sharing treats with those who delivered Doorbell Dinners to her and other visitors. Mardelle was blessed with wonderful friends and neighbors. A funeral service will be held 1:00 PM Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville with burial at Jacksonville East Cemetery. The family will meet friends from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM prior to the service. Memorials are suggested to P.A.W.S. Condolences may be sent at buchanancody.com. Funeral Service Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home, Jacksonville Chapel Tuesday, March 22, 2022 1:00 PM 1100 Lincoln Ave. Jacksonville, Illinois 62650 Visitation Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home, Jacksonville Chapel Tuesday, March 22, 2022 11:00 PM 1100 Lincoln Ave. Jacksonville, Illinois 62650