Melonie Dawn Tidwell

Melonie Dawn Tidwell obituary

Melonie Dawn Tidwell

Melonie Tidwell Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Peck Funeral Home - Hartselle on Sep. 6, 2025.

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A Visitation service for Melonie Dawn Tidwell, 56, will be on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Peck Funeral Home from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM with Peck Funeral Home directing. No other services are scheduled.

Mrs. Tidwell passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. She was born August 5, 1969, in Cullman County, to Douglas Pender and Leneta Hopper Pender.

Mrs. Tidwell was a loving wife, mother, and daughter. She was employed by Walmart, as a stocker, prior to her passing. She enjoyed reading, travel, music, and loved the holidays. She was a joyous person and was full of life.

Survivors include
Husband - Anthony "Andy" Tidwell,

Parents - Doug and Leneta Pender,
Sons - Jesse Tidwell and
Skylar Tidwell (Brooke),

Daughter - Mary Yates,

Sisters - Michelle Pender and
Marcia Pender,

and Three Grandchildren.

Peck Funeral Home
1600 Hwy 31 SW
P.O. Box 427
Hartselle, AL 35640
256.773.2541
256.773.2543 (Fax)

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