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Melinda Lou McCormic
Melinda Lou McCormic, age 63, of Corydon, KY, formerly of Clinton, IA, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at her home.
Melinda was born in Clinton, Iowa and lived there most of her life before meeting the love of her life Thad. They married in 1981 and together they had two sons and three grandchildren. Melinda worked for Golden Corral since opening and was a devoted employee. She was a genuine sweet person to anyone she met. Thad commonly introduced her as “Miss Iowa 1980”. Melinda enjoyed hanging out with her “seesters” and looked forward to their annual trip to Nashville.
Melinda is survived by her husband of 44 years, Thad McCormic of Corydon, KY; sons: Thaddeus “Michael” McCormic II of Evansville, IN and Justin McCormic of Henderson, KY; mother Lola Wilkens of Clinton, IA.; sisters: Corinna Foster (Tim) of Fulton, IL, Laura Wilkens and Debbie Wilkens both of Clinton, IA; brothers Rodney Wilkens of Ft. Myers, FL and Rob Wilkens of Clinton, IA; grandchildren: John Alexander “Alex”, Hannah Jayde and Aleah; as well as nieces and nephews. Melinda is also survived by her “seesters”: Kelly Westernan, Lisa Pippin, and Pam McCormic.
Melinda was preceded in death by her father Arnold Wilkens.
Relatives and friends are invited to Melinda’s Life Celebration from 1:00 p.m. until service time on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Benton-Glunt & Tapp Funeral Home in Henderson, KY. The funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home with Steve Hoskins officiating. Private burial will be held at a later date at Corydon Cemetery in Corydon, KY.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to St. Anthony’s Hospice, 2410 S. Green St., Henderson, KY, 42420.
Arrangements entrusted to Benton-Glunt & Tapp Funeral Home, A Life Celebration® Home, online condolences may be made at www.bentongluntandtappfuneralhome.com.
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