Melinda Stimson Obituary
We bid farewell to Melinda Stimson of Edwardsville, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 3, 2025 at the age of 69. Melinda touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Melinda had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Melinda may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Sheila Eileen Singleton Stimson and Stephen Russell Stimson Jr.; and her brother Stephen Russell Stimson III. She is survived by: her nephews, Benjamin Stephen Stimson and Eli Rushing; her niece Hannah; her aunt Ruth Stimson; her sister-in-law Ellen Stimson (John Rushing); her kitty Smudge; and her friends, Mindy and Steve Mudge. She is also survived by her neighbors, game night pals, and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her name to the Metro East Humane Society where cats are treated like people.
