Born in Plainview, TX a daughter of JP Smith of Salisbury, NC and the late Roylene (Dunavant) Smith she had been living in Rhode Island for several years.
Melinda worked in various restaurants, she was also a Certified Medical Coder and an office manager.
In addition to her father, she is survived by a brother, Carlton Smith of Salisbury, NC.
Relatives and friends are invited to her memorial visitation Friday, September 27, 2019 6-8 p.m. in the ROCK FUNERAL HOME, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford, MA 02745. Two memorial services will be held, first Saturday, September 28, 2019 at 2 p.m. in LifeHouse Church, 17 Jericho Rd., Middleboro and second Sunday, September 29, 2019 at 3 p.m. in Chapel by the Sea, 29 Elgin St., Warwick, RI. For online tribute/directions www.rock-funeralhome.com.