Melinda Tumbleson Obituary
We bid farewell to Melinda Tumbleson of Columbia, Missouri, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 16, 2025 at the age of 51. Melinda touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Melinda Tumbleson to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parent Monta Tumbleson, Jr.; her aunt Phyllis McDowell; and her grandmother Florence McDowell. She is survived by: her mother Shirley Crum (McDowell) of Columbia; her children, Kristen Tumbleson (Michael Vasquez), Karli Tumbleson (Alex Jeffrey), Trent Tumbleson (Cherri Rineer) and Bryan Tumbleson; her siblings, Steve Tumbleson, Jeff Tumbleson, Jason Tumbleson (Crystal), John Crum, Thomas Crum, Cindi Coyle (Mike), Terri Alvaro (Henry), Erin Innes (Ben Gunn), Stephanie Porter (Scott), Jennifer Crum (Mikey Denton) and Sue Quick; her grandchildren, Amelia Vasquez, Vanessa Eckman, Aurora Eckman and Samual Eckman; Monta Tumbleson, Jr. (Carol) of Yukon, OK.. She is also survived by her 18 nephews and nieces, cousins and dear friends.
