Melinda Sue Nicholas Shockley Obituary

The passing of Melinda Sue Nicholas Shockley of Rock Island, Tennessee leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on October 4, 2025 at the age of 62. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Melinda Sue Nicholas Shockley to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Franklin Nicholas and Betty Roberts Nicholas; her husband Ralph Edward Shockley; and her nephew Ricky Nunley, Jr.. She is survived by: her children, Dustin Watts (Tori) of McMinnville, TN, Joshua Watts (Kally) of Murfreesboro, TN, Brian Halfacre (Brittany) of McMinnville, TN, Shelby Johnson (Matthew) of McMinnville, TN, Gage Shockley of McMinnville, TN and Melina Shockley of McMinnville, TN; her grandchildren, Hayden, James, Jaxon Watts, Ava, Hadley, Walker, Hatcher Watts, Brayden Halfacre, Kane, Elijah and Caillum Johnson; and her siblings, Melody Hillis (Stan) of McMinnville, TN, Dewayne Nicholas of McMinnville, TN, Joseph Nicholas (Donna) of McMinnville, TN and David Nicholas (Heidi) of McMinnville, TN. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation will be held on Monday, October 6th 2025 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Tuesday, October 7th 2025 from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM at the High Funeral Home (101 College St, McMinnville, TN 37110). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 7th 2025 at 3:30 PM at the same location.