Melanie Jo Harkness Detwiler Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Melanie Jo Harkness Detwiler of Paoli, Indiana, who passed away on July 12, 2025 at the age of 54. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Melanie Jo Harkness Detwiler to pay them a last tribute.

In the vast expanse of eternity, Melanie Jo Harkness shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid Melanie Jo Harkness farewell, her loved ones carry with them the precious gift of her memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Jimmy Lee Harkness Sr. and Linda Jean Cecil Harkness; and her brother Jimmy Lee Harkness Jr.. She is survived by: her son Darren Adam Detwiler; and her sibling's children, Matt Harkness, James Harkness, Aaron Silverthorn and Lisa Harkness.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Dillman - Scott Funeral Home

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