Melinda Gayle Friend

1965 - 2016

Melinda Gayle Friend obituary, 1965-2016, Louisville, KY

BORN

1965

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Evergreen Funeral Home & Cemetery

4623 Preston Highway

Louisville, Kentucky

Melinda Friend Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 27, 2016.

Melinda Gayle Friend, 51, passed away suddenly at her home on Saturday, November 26, 2016. Melinda is the daughter of the late Theodore Carroll.

Left to cherish her memory is her mother, Wanda Cales, her loving husband of 32 years Edward "Rick" Friend, daughter Kathleen Gordon (Jay), son Jonathan Friend, and two stepdaughters Julie Wiggington (Mark), and Ginger Kidwell.

Melinda also leaves behind 6 grandchildren, Brooklyn, Lacey, Haley, Brielle, Stella and Wesley and a host of friends and family.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held Wednesday 2pm at Evergreen Funeral Home, 4623 Preston Hwy, Louisville, KY. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 from 4pm-8pm and Wednesday after 11am until the time of the funeral service.

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January 2, 2017

Patricia Sansom

Melinda,I miss you .We had such a great Thanksgiving Day.I know you knew I loved you. Please tell everyone how much I miss them and love them.You were such a great niece,always ready to help someone.A great listener when we were troubled.Miss you Aunt Patsy

November 29, 2016

Bill Humphrey

I saw Mindy a few months ago at a store. She was happy as can be. I am so sorry for her passing. God is with all of you . With Love. Bill (Wild Bill ) Humphrey.

November 29, 2016

Valarie Roberts-Allen

Rest in total peace. God saw fit to call an angel home. Praying for the children and the entire family.

November 29, 2016

Prayers for comfort during this time. We are so sorry for your loss. The Weber Family (Pat, Jenny, Taylor and Bailey)

November 28, 2016

Lary Hale

I still can't believe this. Mindy was always so pleasant to be around. I'm so sorry this has happened so prematurely to such a close and caring family. My prayers are with you all, and will be.

November 28, 2016

Crystal Meredith Terhune

I am so sorry Wanda, love you and will be praying for family

November 28, 2016

I miss you so much and I Love You more than words can express. You were my life ; I know you were grown and had a family of your own but you will always be my baby. Rest in the arms of Jesus I know one day I will see you again, So for now my precious girl its not good bye its I will see you later. Love Mom Love You More!

November 28, 2016

I wish I had words to make the hurt go away for all of you...We know Melinda is rejoicing with our many loved ones in Heaven....Oh what a day that will be when our Jesus we shall see....I love you all and will be much in prayer for all of you...God bless you with HIS comfort as only HE can do....I love you all...Marcella Smith

November 28, 2016

Wanda and the Friend family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We have known
Melinda all of our lives and are so saddened by her
passing. We will cherish her memory.



Tammy and Terri

November 28, 2016

Amber Alvey

My deepest condolences go out to the Friend family. I will forever hear Mindy's laughter because every memory I have of her is joyous. I am so grateful to have known such a remarkably kind person. <3

November 28, 2016

Cassie Lamb

So sorry for the loss of Melinda, the Houston office truly send our heartfelt condolence. We may be separated in distance but we all share the family bond here at Vantiv. May God spread His wings of comfort to you.

Sincerely,
Cassie Lamb
Houston, Texas
Vantiv

November 28, 2016

Lois Johnson

Wanda my thoughts & prayers are with you,

November 28, 2016

Tammy Schoenbachler(Rhodes)

My Heart is just breaking for this family. I just want to say I am so sorry for your loss.

November 28, 2016

Marcella Smith

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4623 Preston Highway, Louisville, KY 40213

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