Ms. Melissa Diane Youell, age 54, of Dalton, Georgia, departed this life Friday, September 15, 2023 at her residence. She was born October 12, 1968 in Chattanooga, TN. She was preceded in death by her mother, Peggy Roberts Noblitt, son, Bret Noblitt, granddaughter, Sarah.

She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Franky and Kelsey Ward of Lafayette, GA; father, William and Emily Noblitt of Cohutta, GA; brothers and sister-in-law, Austin and Brook Hasty, Trey Noblitt of Cohutta, GA; grandchildren, Conner, Ada, Kelby, Thomas, Sawyer; nieces, nephews and many adopted children.

At her request she will be cremated and no service will be held at this time.

Arrangements by Ponders Melrose Chapel, 138 Melrose Drive, Dalton, Georgia, 30721, 706.226.4002www.selectedindependentfuneralhomes.org and www.ogr.org.