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 Daniel Boone 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 grandmother, Kathy Canter, Kingsport; 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
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.
