Sheldon, Melinda York

Held Various Nursing Positions In Chattanooga Area

  • Monday, February 17, 2020
Melinda Sheldon
Melinda Sheldon

Melinda York Sheldon, beloved wife, sister, mother, and Mimi, passed into Jesus’ arms on February 10, 2020.

Born August 10, 1958 in Norfolk, Va., she grew up and lived in Chattanooga all her adult life.

Melinda was a graduate of UTC School of Nursing and loved her various nursing jobs in the Chattanooga area. She was considered by all who knew her to be an excellent nurse and staff member.

Melinda came to know the Lord as her personal Savior at an early age. She served the Lord at North Hixson Church of Christ.

She is survived by her husband, Loren Sheldon; sister, Beverly Billingsley; daughter, Meredith Lowery; and grandchildren, Kinsley Sigler, Mikey Dixon, and Allie Dixon. She also leaves behind her niece, Kristen (Matt) Sigler and nephew, Aaron (Tiffany) Billingsley, along with a host of others.

As Melinda requested, there will be no services held.

Arrangements are under the care of the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson.

Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com.

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