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Melinda Cody Obituary
Melinda K. Cody, 75 of Goose Creek died peacefully at Roper Hospital in Charleston on November 25, 2022. Linda was born November 6th, 1947 in Shelby OH to Robert Roberts and Berdene (Roberts) Willford.
She attended Mansfield Senior High School in Mansfield OH. She became a stay-at-home mother and worked various jobs throughout her adult life including a stint working for K-Mart. Linda's passion was animals including her many cats she had and her Pit Bull Xaria who she loved dearly. She enjoyed Crocheting & Sewing and created many wonderful crafts that she shared with friends and strangers alike. She also enjoyed her family, playing Solitaire and reading a mystery novel.
She retired 9 years ago in Mansfield OH and Moved to Goose Creek with her oldest son to get away from the cold harsh Midwest weather.Linda is survived by 5 sisters Susan, Sheila, Freda, Judy, & Tina. 4 brothers David, Roger, Terry, & Todd. Sons Tim Reese & Brian Reese, and 3 Grandsons Elijah Reese, Braeden Reese, & Connor Reese.
She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Pamela Brown, and brother Marshall Roberts.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in her honor, to Berkeley Animal Shelter or a shelter of your choosing.
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Geneva Reed
December 5, 2022
Linda was always respectful of her mother & her younger siblings. She was a hard worker. She had beautiful red, very curly hair, & when I was in high school I would go to their home after school to comb her hair for I was the only one she wanted to comb it. It was extremely difficult to comb because of the tight natural curls. She was nice, respectful, & hard working. I know she will be missed by all who knew her. My condolences go out to her extended family. I am her aunt and I loved and respected her very much. My love to her children & brothers & sisters. May she rest in peace for she deserves it. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Geneva (Aunt Neve) Reed.
Tammy Montgomery
December 3, 2022
So sorry for your loss
My thoughts and prayers are with t
he family.
Linda Orr
December 2, 2022
As some of you know , Lynn and I have a son born to us in our late 30s. Linda and her husband at the time wanted to be involved in a birth and first years of a baby. They later became our son´s God parents. She was outside the hospital room door all night during the birth process. At 5 am our beautiful baby boy was born. I felt lots of love and support from her. May she Rest In Peace with our Heavenly Father.
Timothy Reese
December 2, 2022
I love you and miss you Mom. You will always be in my heart.
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Tim Reese
December 2, 2022
I miss you and will always love you Mom. You are in my heart forever.
Brian Reese
December 2, 2022
I will always love and miss you mom.
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