She was born on November 19, 1964, in Cumberland County, to the late James Helt and Betty Helt Coxe.
Melinda loved her plants, her many cats, and feeding the wildlife in her backyard.
She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Donald Ray Guin Sr.; her mother, Betty Helt Coxe (Macky Coxe); her sons, Donald Ray Guin Jr. and David Adam Guin; her grandchildren, Jonathan Guin and Lexi Guin; her brothers, Robert Helt and Sam Helt; and many nieces, nephews, and friends who will miss her dearly.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, February 08, 2026, at Crumpler Funeral Home, 131 Harris Avenue, Raeford NC at 3:00 pm with Pastor Roger Burns Officiating.
Online condolences may be made on the Crumpler Funeral Home website.
