Melinda Kaye Matherne, 52 of Columbus, MS passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital – Golden Triangle, Columbus, MS.

A visitation will be Saturday, February 27, 2021, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Caledonia Baptist Church, Caledonia, MS with Lowndes Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Matherne was born September 17, 1968, in Scottsburg, IN to Fred Bowling and Margaret Henry.  She was employed with Mississippi State University in the accounting department for the past 25 years. Mrs. Matherne enjoyed sewing, embroidery, crafting, and playing bingo.  She was a huge Mississippi State fan and loved spending time with her family and friends. Mrs. Matherne was preceded in death by her sister – Deanna Simmons.

Mrs. Matherne is survived by her husband – Timothy Matherne; daughters – Leah Moore and Misty Matherne; grandchildren – Natalea Barksdale and Ava Barksdale; brother – Mike Bowling; sister – Churee (Tim) Bowling; mother – Margaret Henry Smith and father – Fred (Joann) Bowling.

Memorials may be made to LeBonheur Children's Medical Center, P.O. Box 41817, Memphis, TN  38174-181.