And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. Revelation 21:4
Melodey Ann “Mel Mel” Swiger, age 18, Kingsport, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2026, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Melodey was born on August 21, 2007, in Johnson City, Tennessee to Daniel Swiger (Ashley) Kingsport and Karilynn Myrkle Swiger (Jose Garcia), Kingsport.
She was of the Christian faith and had attended Strong Tower Baptist Church, Buffalo Ridge Baptist Church and Lighthouse Missionary Baptist Church.
Melodey was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School. She was a Manager at Hardee’s. Melodey loved just driving around.
She was preceded in death by her maternal great grandmother, Amelia Castle; great grandfather, Edward Earl Canter, Jr.; grandmother, Dawn Marie Bonila; uncle, Robert Swiger; aunts, Geneva Swiger and Roxie Stevens.
In addition to her parents, survivors include her daughter, Emery Eugenia Swiger, of the home; brothers and sisters, Nate Swiger, Emma Swiger, Hutson Swiger, Noah Swiger, Rylan Young and Kai Garcia; paternal grandparents, Clyde & Barbara Swiger, Jonesborough; maternal grandmother, Patty Gore, Wellston, MI; great grandparents, Kathy Canter, Kingsport and Helen & John Burrow, Elizabethton; many aunts, uncles and cousins.
A viewing for friends will be available at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home from 1:00-4:00 PM Thursday, August 6, 2026.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM Friday, August 7, 2026, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor Jody Jenkins officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00-2:00 PM Friday prior to the service. Graveside services will follow at Fairview Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be family & friends.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.dillow-taylor.com
Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Jonesborough, TN 423-753-3821
I attended church with Melody for years at Lighthouse and she was always a light when she walked in the room. Always having a listening ear and a kind heart, she always knew how to make anyone laugh on their worst day, there wasn't a day went by where I didnt see her have a smile on her face or her laughing. She was just all around a beautiful person inside and out.
08/10/2026
Karilynn Swiger
Melodey baby girl my sweet Mel mouse how I wish for just another second with u. How I wish to back over and fight over who got to get u for the weekend with ur dad versus all the time I spent arguing over who wasn’t. I wish I could see ur smile say one more ? I love u . I miss u so much I’m so broken and angry. I went to church for not just u but myself in your honor I will continue I want to see my babygirl again. U were so beautiful still ur beautiful I see u in emery and it breaks my heart all over again. This is our second chance ur dad and I to do it right it doesn’t excuse the past and I wish I could hold u. I wish u were hear to tell me it’s ok. I feel u in the air I see u in ur daughter my hearts shattered I can’t navigate this pain right now babygirl u were my firstborn my pride my joy. U are the rainbow after the rain the sun after the night has passed u r the air in my lungs. U are loved by so many, your service was beautiful like u so many loves u touched and continue to touch u inspired me to be a better mom with ur kindness ur grace ur love u are everything perfect in this world u touched so many hearts and left so many holes in hearts with ur passing. My only solace is little emery just know she will be loved so loved and is so loved ? I love u sweet girl go with the lord and rest in peace sweet girl til we meet again..
08/06/2026
Myra Cox
To Brandy & Family, We are truly sorry for the loss of your Loved one. You all are in our Thoughts & Prayers. God Bless You All. Brandy Anna L. Wallace & Myra Cox Love You & Thinking of You In This Time Of Sorrow.
Anna L. Wallace Family & Myra Cox
08/05/2026
chey
This breaks my heart, i went to school with mel for years and she always knew how to make everyone’s day, Prayers for your family i’m very sorry.
08/05/2026
Racheal, David, and Toby!
Rest in peace sweet girl!
You grew into an amazing mommy, person, and soul.
I remember every time you’d get into my car after school or work we’d have the heat on fulllllll blast playing music so load because we were always so cold.
All the talks about life and growing up! ❤️
I couldn’t be prouder.
I know we weren’t always in touch but I always loved hearing your dad talk all about you every chance I got! God had bigger plans for you and that’s okay! May you watch over all of us!
David, Toby, and I love you sweet girl! Till we meet again. ❤️
Toby loves hims mel always ❤️
08/04/2026
Kirra
Praying for you all. I know she was so loved by her big family!
08/04/2026
Lorenzo & Lana Hernandez
We are Jessica Doyle's parents and we have met Emery while our daughter helped babysit her.
We may not be family but we do feel very sorry and send our condolences and prayers for this pretty little baby girl who has lost her Mother. As parents ourselves we also pray for Melodey's parents to live in God's grace during this unimaginably and difficult time.
08/04/2026
Nevaeh Snapp
I never thought it would be my best friend.The one who made me laugh the one who made every day better but i'm glad you're in heaven now and that you knew god i promise to always make sure emery knows how amazing her mommy was rest in peace beautiful.
