Melvina Frances Obenshain Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Melvina Frances Obenshain (Roanoke, Virginia), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on October 30, 2025 at the age of 96. 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 Melvina Frances Obenshain to pay them a last tribute.
In the quiet moments of reflection, let us honor Melvina's memory by embracing the beauty of each fleeting moment, knowing that her spirit resides in the eternal tapestry of existence, forever woven into the fabric of our hearts.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Wyndom "Bill" Hughes and Jane Hughes; her husband Jonathan K. Obenshain; and her siblings, Ronald C. Hughes and Jean H. Moretz.
She is survived by: her brother-in-law Roger Moretz; her sibling's children, Sherry Childress (Jeff), Judi Carpenter (Doug), Gail Biggs (Michael) and Ronnie Hughes (Pam); and her child Bunny.
Visitation was held on Thursday, November 6th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Oakey's North Chapel (6732 Peters Creek Rd, Hollins, VA 24019). A funeral service was held on Friday, November 7th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Friday, November 7th 2025 at the Mill Creek Cemetery.
