Gleim, Melinda O’Brien

When I see you, I see myself. Both in life and death, I see.

Melinda O. Gleim, 68, of Blacksburg, Virginia passed away on June 30, 2026. Born on May 23, 1958, in Lynchburg, Virginia Melina was a devoted sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend whose presence brought warmth and steadiness to everyone who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jessie and Madaline O’Brien; her daughter, Sherry Toler; her son, Zachery Hussien; her sister and brother-in-law, Debora and Joe White.

Melinda is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, April and Jeremy Plumley of Wiesbaden, Germany, and Madaline Toler of Blacksburg, Virginia; granddaughters, Kalissa, Kamrynn, Hayley, and Kerrigan; her brother, Richard Oliver (Deb); and her sisters Donna Weber (Asa) and Ann Duncan (Dave).

Melinda loved animals deeply – especially Zelda, her cherished “grand kitty.” Weekends often found her exploring yard sales in search of that perfect hidden treasure, and whenever she could, she escaped to the beach, a place that brought her peace and joy.

Her life was woven from simple pleasures, fierce love, and quiet resilience. She will be remembered for her kindness, her humor, and the way she made others feel seen.

Funeral services will be conducted Monday, July 6, 2026, at 11:00 am in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with her brother, Richard Oliver officiating. Interment will follow in the Sunset Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 – 11:00 am at McCoy Funeral Home on Monday, July 6, 2026, prior to the service.