

As a child, Melinda resided all over the United States, as her father was a chaplain in the Navy. As a young adult, she settled down in Georgia, where she raised her sons. She worked for SunTrust for many years, which is where she met her husband, Gary. Some of her most cherished years were spent reading a good book out in the sun, baking and cooking new dishes and being an amazing "Nanny" to her four grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her son, Ryan David Tatum. Melinda is survived by her loving husband, Gary Jameson; Son, William (Stephanie) Tatum; Stepson, Robert (Kim) Jameson; Grandchildren, Harper Jameson, Cecelia Jameson, Emmalynne Tatum and Jackson Tatum. Brother, David (Ann) House Sisters, Sherry (Dave) Jones and Jan (Dan) Curl, and many nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held to honor Melinda on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home in Kennesaw, GA with Rev. Barry Lancaster officiating. A Visitation for family and friends to gather will be held on Thursday, September 4, 2025, between the hours of 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Melinda will be interred at Pine Ridge Memorial Park immediately following the service.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to honor Melinda to an animal shelter of your choice.
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