Melinda A. Morales

Melinda A. Morales, 70, of Columbus, passed away at 9:40 p.m. Friday, April 15, 2022 at her home surrounded by family. Melinda was born October 2, 1951 in Terre Haute, IN to Robert Edwards and Betty Neal Edwards. She married Jorge “George” Morales on February 26, 1982 and he survives her. Melinda was a retired medical assistant for Dr. Ranck, Dr. Rau and Dr. Daugherty. She loved dogs and will be missed by her three Yorkies, Simon, Maggie, and Gabe. Melinda loved the music of Jim Nabors and was able to be on stage with him during a concert. She was also a huge Larry Bird fan and has a special collection of autographed items. She was known as Mimi to six children who loved her dearly. A Memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, April 22, 2022 at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church with Father Chris Wadelton and Father Stephen Banet officiating. Private entombment will be held at Garland Brook Cemetery Mausoleum following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Our Hospice of South-Central Indiana, 2626 17th St. Columbus, IN 47201, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 3091 E. 98th St. #240 Indianapolis, IN 46280 or through the funeral home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Betty Edwards and a brother, Steve Edwards. Arrangements were entrusted to the Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home.