Annette M. Melusky

Annette Melusky, 65, formerly of New Minersville, passed away peacefully March 31 at her residence in Dandridge, Tenn.

Born in New Minersville, the second of five children of Raymond and Jeannette (Reilly) Melusky, Annette began her early Pennsylvania education at St. Francis of Assisi and continued at Nativity BVM. The family moved to Tennessee where, in 1976, she graduated from Doyle High School.

Following high school, Annette had a successful career as a beautician working in Knoxville. She never passed up the opportunity to inform anyone that her favorite customer was Pat Summit (Go Vols).

Also, never one to pass up a challenge, at nearly 32 years old, Annette decided to "Be all she could be" and joined the Tennessee National Guard, where she trained in water purification. After using the GI Bill to become a cardiac care nurse, she then saw a good part of the United States as a travel nurse.

There was nothing she cared for more than her beloved Tennessee Volunteers. All who knew her will continue to hear the echo of her "Go Big Orange!"

In addition to her parents, Annette was preceded in death by her sister, Patricia Melusky.

She is survived by her siblings, Jane Milauskas, Ray Melusky Jr. (wife, Irina) and Eric (wife, Donna); nieces and nephews.

Annette will have a memorial service near her lakeside residence in Dandridge. Family and friends will be notified of date and time.