Clarksville, TN – Clarksville Obituary: Melinda Bowen, age 69, of Waverly, TN, passed away on October 14th, 2026, at Tri-Star Horizon Medical Center of Dickson, TN.
Melinda entered this life on January 7th, 1957 in Kokomo, IN, daughter to the late Robert Henry Buttermore and Ingrid Thompsen Buttermore.
Melinda was a special lady and spent over 30 years as a nurse to all the surrounding counties; she loved her two cats, Bee and Foxy, and they were with until the end.  Her family was her life, and she loved to cook for them. She also loved her Lord Jesus, and will be remembered for consistently sending out daily scripture text messages.
Survivors include her children, Anthony Hill, Rachel (Gordon) Frame, and John Hill. Melinda also leaves behind seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, October 22nd, 2026 at the Chapel of Nave Funeral Home with Pastor Eric Irwin officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 9:00 am until the hour of service.
Arrangements are in the care of Nave Funeral Home, 931.289.4277, www.NaveFuneralHomes.com
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For more than 100 years, McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home in Clarksville, TN, has been serving the families of greater Montgomery County and Houston County. We are one of the many funeral homes in Clarksville, TN, that understand the importance of offering quality services. From start to finish, your family can trust that our caring and knowledgeable staff will be here to assist you every step of the way. We offer affordably priced funeral , cremation , and memorial services that are designed to meet your family’s needs and budget.
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