Obituary of Melinda Carol Teesateskie

Melinda Carol Robinson Teesateskie, 52, of Robbinsville, passed away peacefully December 12, 2022, at her residence. Melinda was born August 23, 1970, to the late David and Ruth Davis Robinson. She attended AC Reynolds and graduated salutatorian, class of ’88. Melinda continued her education at AB Tech and became a registered nurse. She was very enthusiastic about reading nursing and learning. She extended her career into becoming a midwife and teacher. Melinda was employed by Blue Ridge Health at Swain County Schools. She was passionate about delivering babies and caring for others especially her family. Among her many professions Melinda took most pride in her role as a mom. She loved to watch her boys compete and delighted in their accomplishments. Melinda will be remembered for her immense sense of humor, and cooking skills, her limitless devotion and loyalty to family, and mostly her boundless love and commitment to her sons. Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her brothers, Gary Davis, Johnny Teesateskie, and Christopher Teesateskie. She is survived by Joey Teesateskie; her sons: Joshua Caleb Teesateskie, Jacob Kyle Teesateskie, and Jonah Elijah Teesateskie of Robbinsville; sister, Cynthia Robinson; brothers: Dale Robinson and David Robinson of Asheville NC; special nieces: Alexandra Scott and Tiffany Oliver; extended family; Alyne (Turner (J.P.), Perry Teesateskie (Mag), Brenda Teesateskie, Brian Teesateskie, Samantha Teesateskie, Heather Wachacha (Adam), and a host of nieces and nephews all of Robbinsville NC. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 pm December 16, 2022, at the Little Snowbird Baptist Church in Robbinsville NC with the Reverend Ernie Stiles and Rev. Darrin Self Officiating. The Family will receive friends from 12:00pm until 2:00pm at the Little Snowbird Baptist Church. Committal will follow in the Little Snowbird Baptist Church Cemetery. Address of the Church: Little Snowbird Baptist Church 1897 Little Snowbird Rd Robbinsville, NC 28771 Pallbearers will be Ike Teesateskie, Taylor Teesateskie, Reed Tipton, Zane Wachacha, Carlos Lopez, Hayden Key, Jordan Turner, Logan Callaway, and Xander Wachacha. Floral arrangements should be sent to the church. Crisp Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Teesateskie family.