Melanie Lynn Dedden

Melanie Lynn Dedden, age 61 of Shelbyville, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2024 at Norton Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky after a valiant battle with leukemia. Melanie was born in Covington, Kentucky to Robert and Barbara Dedden on March 23, 1963. She graduated from Pikeville College in Pikeville Kentucky, and went on to have a gratifying career working for Job Corps for 32 years, where she touched the lives of many students. Mel will be most remembered for her kindness, generosity and her unwavering positivity, even as she fought through her 8 year cancer battle. 

Melanie is preceded in death by her father, Robert Dedden, her mother Barbara Dedden and her brother David Dedden. 

Melanie is survived by her brother, Donald Dedden (Arilene); her sisters, Bobbie Leek and Nancy Hudson (Greg); nephews, nieces, great nephews, great nieces and many friends. She will be greatly missed. 

Services are private.

Memorials may be sent to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. 

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