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Melanie sadly passed away on April 23, 2026 at the age of 66. She was born in Columbus Ohio on October 5, 1959. Melanie was the loving daughter of Margaret and Timothy Blake.
Melanie will be deeply missed by her children, Joshua Russell Hicks, Courtney Margaret Lipps, Zachary Paul Brown and her daughter-in-law Bronwyn Brown. She will also be missed by her beloved grandchildren, Marley Raylene Lipps and Maddox Russell Lipps, as well as her family and friends.
The family will hold a Visitation/Memorial Service in the Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Services on Saturday, May 23, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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