Melinda Faye Elswick

July 3, 1968 - December 17, 2020

Melinda Faye Elswick was born on July 3, 1968 in Wheeling, WV to her parents John and Faye Schweingrouber. She passed away on Thursday December 17, 2020 in Richlands, VA after a brief illness. Melinda was a 1986 graduate of Richlands High School. She was a deeply dedicated wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She was also a proud cancer survivor. Melinda was a compassionate and kind soul who cared deeply for those she loved. She was a devoted follower of Jesus and sought to share her faith and encourage others in all that she did and was an active member of Gethsemane Baptist Church. She was also a special education teacher at Richlands Middle School. She cared deeply for her church family and her RMS family. She was preceded in death by her father, John Schweingrouber She is survived by her husband of twenty-seven years, Robbie Elswick, their daughter, Nichole Elswick, and son, William Elswick of Richlands, VA. She is also survived by her mother, Faye Schweingrouber of Richlands, VA; Sister, Tammy Cole and husband Nick Cole of Abingdon, VA; Brothers, J.C. Schweingrouber of Richlands, VA Randy Schweingrouber and wife Cindy of Lexington, GA. Nephews Shane Cole, Chase Cole and niece Lindsey Cole also survive her. She is also survived by her father in-law Robert Elswick and mother in-law Madeline Elswick of Richlands, VA. Her beloved cats, Dexter and Pepper also survive. She is survived by several additional family members and close friends. In lieu of flowers we ask that you honor her memory by please donating to the American Cancer Society 2840 Electric Rd., Suite 106A, Roanoke, VA 24018; www.cancer.org or to the Special Olympics Virginia, 3212 Skipwith Rd., Suite 100, Richmond, VA 23294-4413 https://www.specialolympicsva.org/ . A private service will be conducted at this time and a Celebration of Life service will be held in her honor at a later date. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia is in charge of arrangements and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralshomes.com