Melissa Darlene Olinger
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Melissa Olinger Obituary
Melissa Darlene Olinger went to be with the Lord on February 25, 2026, at her residence. She was ready to see her mom and dad again.
Melissa was preceded in death by her parents, Lee Marshall and Rosie A. Olinger; sister Debbie A. Olinger and a sister-in-law, Brenda Olinger. Melissa was the favorite of all the siblings.
Those left to cherish her memory are her sister, Vickie and husband, Jerry Emmert; and four brothers, Gary and Kathy Olinger, Wayne and Jennifer Olinger, Bob Olinger and Jim and Cheryl Olinger and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in the Garden of Devotion, located at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home & Memorial Park, 2630 Hwy. 75, Blountville, Tennessee and officiated by Pastor Al South.
Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Melissa Darlene Olinger.
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Feb
28
Graveside service
2:00 p.m.
Hamlett Dobson Funeral Home and Memorial Park
2630 TN-75, Blountville, TN 37617
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