Melinda Ellen Hetrick, age 54, of Clinchco, Virginia and former longtime resident of Vermilion, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024 at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was born in Athens, Virginia, a daughter of the late Roger Muncy and Brenda Rhone. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Angela Muncy; and her paternal grandmother, Ruth Ellen Hazelwood.
Melinda was of the Christian faith. She had worked as a CNA and went back to obtain her LPN. She loved working with the elderly and had worked for multiple nursing homes throughout her career. She enjoyed crocheting, painting, playing games, and making crafts.
She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Matthew Muncy and wife Brittany; one daughter, Amanda Muncy; two grandchildren, Nathan and Taylor Hamilton; one sister, Melissa Muncy; longtime partner, Bill Osbourne; her former spouse, Christopher Hetrick; one nephew, Dave Wagner; one niece, Amber Wagner; and best friend, Dorris Rogal.
A Memorial Service will be held for family and friends at a later date.
Arrangements especially for Mrs. Melinda Ellen Hetrick and her family have been made through Monte Vista Funeral Home & Memorial Park, 1900 E. Oakland Avenue, Johnson City, TN; 423-282-2631.