Melanie Young passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at the age of 90.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Young; her parents, Doyle and Roberta Jones; her brother, Conrad Jones; and her son, Brant Young.  She is survived by her son Vance Young (Robin); daughter-in-law Judy Young; grandson Jud Young (Julie); granddaughter Lauren Risener (Jordan); and grandson John Young (Candace).  She was especially proud of her great-grandchildren Luke and Andrew Young, Brantlee Risener, and Nathan Young.

Melanie was a faithful long-time member of the Jackson Heights Church of Christ.  She retired many years ago from working in the law firms of Poellnitz, Cox, & Jones and Cox, Young, & Griffin.

Melanie had a great and lively spirit and uplifted all who she knew.  She loved traveling, listening to music, and was well known for dancing at concerts.

There will be a graveside funeral service at Tri-Cities Memorial Gardens at 11:00am Friday, with Harrison Chastain and Ronnie Pannell officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the North Alabama Christian Children's Home and Mars Hill Bible School.