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Melinda Washington Obituary

Washington, Melinda Pauline Flint Age 63, died Friday, January 11, 2019 at McLaren-Flint. Funeral services will be held 11 AM Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Sharp Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Rd., Flint with Elder Will I. Morgan of The Pentecostal Temple Apostolic Church officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Hills Cemetery. Visitation will be held 3 PM - 8 PM Friday and 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Saturday at the funeral home. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society. Melinda was born September 21, 1955 in Flint, the daughter of Leonard and Juanita (Howard) Vaughn. She retired from Delphi Corporation and attended Charity United Methodist Church. Melinda was always the life of the party, she loved music, her dog, Mr. Bentley, her family and especially her grandchildren. Surviving are: son, Kres (Tara) Washington of Grand Blanc; daughter, India Washington of Rochester Hills; step-son, Reginald James of Atlanta, GA; three grandchildren, Miles, Raegan, and Grant Washington; two sisters, Rosalie Glaspie of Detroit and Sondra Huddleston of Rochester Hills; brother-in-law, Rodney Washington; niece, Amelia Norwood; nephew, James Clements; niece, Brandy Hill; many other nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews; cousins and other relatives. She was preceded in death by: husband, Ricardo Washington; father, Leonard Vaughn; mother, Juanita Vaughn; step-father, Paul Huddleston; brother, Elarnest Glaspie; and brother-in-law, Melvin Washington. Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com

Published by Flint Journal from Jan. 12 to Jan. 15, 2019.
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Hi Sis, Four years has passed and yet the loss is still heavy. Your present is alwsys missed. Xoxo, San

Sondra Huddleston

January 10, 2023

Minutes away from your one year anniversary and my heart still remains heavy. Oh, how your baby sister misses you. Thinking of you always. Save a seat for me at the family table. Love you much, Melin.

Sondra Huddleston

Sister

January 10, 2020

My sincere and heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family of Melinda. Cherish and share often the precious memories you have of your loved one. Prayers of strength and love for you all in the days to come.
Sincerely
Cerese Simpson Pennington

Cerese Pennington

January 18, 2019

Phyillis Harris

January 18, 2019

May you rest peacefully my sweet cousin.
We played together as little girls and grew up as teenagers and soon moms. You started out as Bucky and then became Melinda.

I will miss that classic laugh and beautiful smile.
I love you tremendously!! Till we meet again.

Debbie Murray

January 17, 2019

Life Is Not Measured By The Number Of Breaths We Take, But By The Moments That Take Our Breath Away, Melinda was a person who adored her family especially
her grandchildren, she kept you laughing, she loved living life to fullest, Melinda had this great sense of humor, we dated 2 friends n was suppose to get married together, she married but I later married someone else, she was a loyal friend. I will miss her laughter n her sister hood. She was a ride or die friend, no that I'm praying for you n your family. God will bring you through these trying day n you sense her smiling down on you saying you can make it with the help of the lord. Love you much. Sharon Keels Stone

Sharon Keels-Stone

Friend

January 17, 2019

Praying for the family during this time.

Lenore Odom

January 16, 2019

Sending prayers and condolences to the family In this difficult time,may peace and love surround you all.Delores Norwood and family.

Delores Norwood

January 16, 2019

Rest peacefully in heaven my beautiful cousin. Love you the Cross family

Lashell Cross

January 15, 2019

Love you girl ❤

Debora (Cabine) Jones

January 15, 2019

My prayers goes out to the family of my best friend Melinda (Bucky) Washington you may be gone but you will always remain in my heart. I love you so much ❤ and we will see each other again! Rest in heaven my dear friend

Debora ( Cabine) Jones

January 15, 2019

My prayers and condolences to the family.melinda was a dear friend who always call me on my birthday she will be truly missed.Rest in peace my sister. Fred Raspberry

Fred Raspberry

January 15, 2019

To India and family, during this time of intense grief and loss, may the memory and legacy of your mom bring you peace and healing in the coming days. Hugs.
Margaret Marchwinski

January 15, 2019

Samuel Green

January 15, 2019

I offer my condolences to the family and friends of the dearly departed. Melinda and I shared a friendship of 50 years that became a family affair. I was blessed to have a Best Friend who I called my sister. Her generous loving family adopted me and my family adopted her. She is loved and her light has been dimmed just a little. Her laugh and beautiful smile lit up the room. We spent practically every day of our youth together in one way or another. A unforgettable part of my life. This is heartbreaking. I am consoled by the many memories of her in my life and in my heart.

Carl E Davenport, Jr

January 15, 2019

My prayers are with the family for peace and strength during this difficult time.
Rest In Peace Melinda

Theresa Jackson

January 14, 2019

Melinda was a wonderful person to work with. I had the pleasure of taking care of her eyewear for years. She was always a joy to talk too. I will miss her laughter and her beautiful smile. Rest well.

Anna Pinnix

January 14, 2019

You were the life of the party my dear cousin...l love you so much. We've 'had so many fun times and the greatest laughs. We've shared tears together as well. You will forever be in my heart cuzzo.
This is not a goodbye but rather a see you later. Rest In peace luv.. you will be missed.

RHONDA (Huddleston) FLYNN

January 14, 2019

Althea Barbee

January 14, 2019

My heartfelt condolences to the family and to all who loved Melinda. Thanks for all the meals and all the laughs. You will be missed terribly RIH...Rea

Onrea Green

January 14, 2019

My Strong Sister, you made your transition to be with Jesus Christ. What a beautiful blessing..
Love your baby sister, Sondra

Sondra P. Huddleston

January 13, 2019

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