Melinda Kaye McCormick

August 1, 1967 - October 6, 2017

Mrs. Melinda Kaye McCormick, age 50 of Carthage, TN, passed away Friday, October 6, 2017. Melinda was born August 1, 1967 in Carthage, TN, the daughter of the late Patrick Travis Cowan and Helen Trawick. She was also preceded in death by Brother; Kerr Cowan. Melinda married Richard McCormick in 1991. She loved her family dearly, and enjoyed riding on the farm and seeing the way things used to be. Mrs. McCormick is survived by Husband of 26 years; Richard McCormick of Carthage, TN. Preceded in death by Daughter; Brittany Renee McCormick. Survived by Two Sons; Ethan (Bonnie) McCormick of Bowling Green, KY, and Mathew (KatieLynn Wickman) McCormick of Chestnut Mound, TN. Step-son; Derrick Dewayne (Jennifer) McCormick of Lafayette, TN. Four Grandchildren; David Riney, Annabelle Green, Dayton Dewayne McCormick, and Gracie McCormick. Siblings; Pat (Jane) Cowan of Chestnut Mound, TN, Mary Frances Cowan of Carthage, TN, Elaine Cowan of Chestnut Mound, TN, Glenn (Janie) Cowan of Chestnut Mound, TN, David (Rhonda) Cowan of Lafayette, TN, Betty (Vernon) Price of Defeated, TN, and Jimmy (Vickie) Cowan of Chestnut Mound, TN. Sister-in-Law; Darla Cowan of Lancaster, TN. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral Services for Mrs. McCormick are scheduled to be conducted from the Carthage Chapel of Bass Funeral Homes on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at 11AM with Bro. Steven Ray and Bro. Bobby Ray Officiating. Interment will follow in the Cookeville City Cemetery. Visitation with the McCormick family will be held at the Carthage Chapel of Bass Funeral Homes on Monday from 1PM until 8PM and again on Tuesday from 9AM until the time of the service at 11AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family. BASS FUNERAL HOME, CARTHAGE CHAPEL, DIRECTORS.