Ms. Melinda Fendley, of Tallapoosa, Georgia, passed away, Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at Kathy Cares in Cartersville following an extended illness. She was born August 24, 1960, Villa Rica, Georgia the daughter of the late Mrs. Martha LouEllen Martin Fendley and Mr. Willie Robert Fendley, Sr. She was a graduate of Villa Rica High School and was a huge Michael Bolton Fan. She was preceded in death by her mother Mrs. LouEllen Martin Fendley Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Rose and Ross McBurnett of Tallapoosa, son and daughter-in-law, Walter Kirby, II and Sunny Kirby of Villa Rica, Father and stepmother, Bobby and Edith Fendley of Villa Rica, sister and brother-in-law, Sandra and Philip Harrington of Carrollton, brothers and sisters-in-law, Will and Robin Fendley and Stephen and Melanie Fendley of Villa Rica, 3 grandchildren, Briella McBurnett of Tallapoosa, Willow Kirby and Lyra Kirby both of Villa Rica a number of nieces and nephews also survive. The family will receive friends at the Flat Rock Baptist Church Sunday, March 24, 2013 from 2:00 Pm until 3:30 PM. Memorial Services will be conducted Sunday, March 24, 2013 at 3:30 PM from the Flat Rock Baptist Church with Dr. Jerry Brown, Dr. Ron Hudgins, and Pastor Bob Gardner officiating.In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Flat Rock Baptist Church Building Fund, 961 Flat Rock Road, Villa Rica, GA 30180. Messages of condolences may be sent to the family at www.jones-wynn.com. Jones-Wynn Funeral Home, Inc. and Cremation Services of Villa Rica in charge of arrangements.