Melinda Kay Andress, 60, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at her lake house in Hemphill.

She was born in Pasadena, on May 20, 1962 to Thurman Linscomb and Nell McPherren Linscomb. She was a longtime resident of Nederland before moving to Port Arthur 15 years ago. She was a clerical worker in health care and was a member of Central Gardens Baptist Church.

She loved decorating and she designed a life that she loved. She also loved collecting even if it was just one item. She would say that it only takes one to be a collection. She was a lake girl and enjoyed spending time at Toledo Bend and loved going on adventures. She knew and loved the Lord and raised her daughter to do the same.

She is survived by her daughter, Hayley Wall and husband, Caylen, of Tomball; fiance', Jimmy Hughes of Port Arthur; sisters, Kelli Linscomb of Nederland and Mary McKenzie and husband, Tim, of Nederland; niece, Shelby Stiles and husband, Robert, of Port Neches; along with her niece and nephews of Nederland.

Graveside services were held Sept. 19, 2022 in Sabine Pass Cemetery under the direction of Starr Funeral Home of Hemphill.