Melinda Louise Baugh (Bartosh), 56, of Chalk Bluff, went home to be with the Lord Friday, September 24, 2021. She was born in Waco, Texas to James Bartosh and Barbara Bartosh (Bine). She met the love of her life Rodney Baugh when they were in high school. On August 30, 1986, they were united in marriage and were members of St. Paul Lutheran Church and was a very loving and faithful wife. She graduated from Connally High School in 1983 and went on to graduate from TSTI to be a dental assistant in 1984. She started her career with Gary Williams, DDS, and later went on to work for 23 years with Brazos Family Dentistry.
She enjoyed photography, painting, looking at artwork and traveling with her husband. She was a dedicated mother and Nana to her children and grandchildren and treasured and embraced every moment with them. She especially loved her role as Nana to her three grandchildren. She was an inspiration to many and had a vivacious personality and always made people around her laugh. She always made friends everywhere she went.
She is preceeded in death by her paternal grandparents Joe and Mary Bartosh, her maternal grandmother Louise Bine and mother Barbara Bartosh.
Left to treasure her memories is her husband, Rodney Baugh; father, James Bartosh; children, Bryan Baugh and wife Stephanie and grandchildren, Rylan Baugh,; Cortney Baugh and fiancé Curtis Conner and grandchildren, Nykolas and Emma Conner; brother Ray Bartosh and wife Gianetta; sister-in-laws, Linda Taylor Patrick and husband Tommy and Carol Fowler; and many nieces, nephews, loved ones and friends.
Melinda, Rodney, and her family would personally like to thank Brazos Family Dentistry for being like family for that past 23 years and for their love and support through recent times. We’d also like to extend our thanks to all the nurses, doctors and supporting staff that helped her through her illness.
A celebration of life service will be 6:00 PM Friday, October 1st at St. Paul Lutheran Church. A reception will follow the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church, March of Dimes and to the American Thyroid Association.
Place of Service: St. Paul Lutheran Church , 1301 Hogan Lane; Bellmead, TX 76705
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So sorry for you loss, Way to young. Now she’s in heaven with her mother.
I’m so sorry for yall loss and my prayers go out to the family.
Rodney sorry for your lost
Prayers and condolences to you Rodney and your family. God’s blessings to you all! 🙏🙏🙏
She was a diamond in this crazy world. She was loved by many, who knew she was the real deal. She is in God’s country now. We thought a great deal of her and her love for life and family. May God bless this family with strong hearts and a great amount love. God bless.
So sorry to hear this. I had the pleasure of seeing Melinda while I was working at HEB when her and her husband came shopping. Always nice to see her and catch up. My thoughts and prayers go out to Ray( her brother and my classmate ) and to the family .
Dear Baugh family, The Baylor Scott and White Hospice family would like to give you our deepest condolences with our thoughts and prayers. We still care and we are still here for you! God bless this family! It was an honor to have been a part!
I’m sorry for the loss suffered by you and the family. May God wrap his arms around you all & bring you comfort during this time.
Our prayers to Rodney and the rest of the family during this difficult time. So sorry for your loss. Steve and Carmen Young
Melinda and Ray stayed at my daycare when they were young. Melinda was always a ray of sunshine. She was beautiful child that grew into a beautiful woman. To Melinda’s family, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
We will miss Melinda’s smile and friendly greeting at Brazos. Our thoughts and prayers are with her friends, co-workers and family.
Dear Rodney,
I am sorry I was not aware of this when I saw you Tuesday night. I remember Melinda as a precious 6th grade girl, and a beautiful young lady. I am so sorry to learn of her passing.
God bless you and your family. My love and prayers.
I’m sorry for you’re loss my prayers are with y’all at this time of sorrow she was a sweet lady when I met her always had a good heart and always had a smile on her face
We will miss Melinda always when we visit Brazos Family Dentistry. She was a lovely lady! May God be with all of her family, friends, and coworkers during this difficult time.
RIP, Melinda!
Chuck & Verna LaStrapes
I’m so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful person who will be missed by so many.
Hello Rodney,
Kathy, Rayne, and I are sorry for your loss.We know that Melinda will be missed by many, and Our prayers are with you and family. God Bless
Rodney, Brian and Courtney and All,
Although we have not seen her recently, we loved Melinda. She was a very courageous woman to go through what she did. She was always so beautiful, sweet and funny and will be missed by so many. May God wrap His ever loving arms around each and every one of you and comfort and bless you all at this most difficult time.
Love to all,
George and Pam Long
Bryan when your mom would drop you at daycare at Lakewood Christian church ,she always came in with a smile on her face . she was the sweetest person that I have met, She will be deeply missed.
Melinda was beautiful inside and out. Always had a smile on her face. I am so sorry for this great loss to our family. I will forever keep her in my heart and all of you in my prayers. I love you all.❤️