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     Melinda Lynn Bagwell was born on 29 October 1975 in Marietta, Georgia. She was the daughter of Michael F. Bagwell and Tracy M. Lee. As of after 1994,her married name was Merwin. Melinda Lynn Bagwell married John Merwin after 1994. Melinda Lynn Bagwell died on 1 February 2026 in Woodstock, Georgia, at age 50


Lynn Merwin, a cherished and kind-hearted soul, passed away on February 1, 2026, at the age of 50. Born on October 29, 1975 in Marietta, Lynn was a longtime resident of Woodstock, Georgia, where she built a life rooted in love, devotion, and family.

Lynn is survived by her devoted husband, John Merwin, and her beloved children: daughter Eva Bryant Vega (Sam), and sons Zak Merwin and Joe Merwin (Sydney). She is also survived by her father, Michael Bagwell (Tracy); her sister, Melinda Huff; and her brother, Benjamin Fincher. She was preceded in death by her mother, Debra Fincher (Ben).

Lynn found joy in many passions, including arts and crafts, scrapbooking, singing, reading, and traveling, especially Hawaii, her favorite place. Above all else, Lynn loved her family fiercely. Her warmth, kindness, and unwavering spunk touched everyone who knew her.

Lynn’s presence will be deeply missed, but her love and memory will live on forever in the hearts of her family and friends.

A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held at Woodstock Funeral Home, located at 8855 Main Street, Woodstock, Georgia, on Saturday, February 7, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm.

Lynn will be laid to rest at Rolling Hills Memory Gardens at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Lynn’s honor to the charity of your choice.


She was buried at Rolling Hills Memory Gardens, Acworth East, Cherokee County, Georgia.

     John Merwin married Melinda Lynn Bagwell, daughter of Michael F. Bagwell and Tracy M. Lee, after 1994.

     Beverly June (?) married John David Bagwell, son of James Madison Bagwell and Eva G. Mitchell, after 1969.

     Nicholas D. Bagwell is the son of Steven David Bagwell and Rita Maria (?) Nicholas D. Bagwell married Tara Yasmeen Laamoumi on 10 October 2015 at Harris County, Texas.

     Tara Yasmeen Laamoumi married Nicholas D. Bagwell, son of Steven David Bagwell and Rita Maria (?), on 10 October 2015 at Harris County, Texas.

     Rita Maria (?) married Steven David Bagwell, son of James Raymond Bagwell and Helen Cecile Williams, before 1991.

     Ronald Eugene Bagwell is the son of James Raymond Bagwell and Helen Cecile Williams.

     (?) Bailey married Donna Lynn Bagwell, daughter of James Raymond Bagwell and Helen Cecile Williams, after February 1984.

     Charles Edward Pursell married Donna Lynn Bagwell, daughter of James Raymond Bagwell and Helen Cecile Williams, on 21 June 1980 at Escambia County, Florida. Charles Edward Pursell and Donna Lynn Bagwell were divorced in February 1984 at Pierce County, Washington.

     Elem Dean Price was also known as Daryl Dean Price. He was born on 31 March 1927 in Campbell County, Tennessee. He married Nina Viora Bagwell, daughter of Luther Alexander Bagwell and Dora Jane Futrell, after 1947. Elem Dean Price and Nina Viora Bagwell were divorced on 21 May 1984 at Palm Beach County, Florida. Elem Dean Price died on 9 November 1994 at age 67.

     Thomas G. Morgan married Vicki Suzanne Bagwell, daughter of Gerald Wayne Bagwell and Nannie Lou Minter, on 7 August 1993. Thomas G. Morgan and Vicki Suzanne Bagwell were divorced on 4 August 1994 at Chambers County, Texas.

     Allen Keith married Susan Bagwell, daughter of Luther Van Bagwell and Patsy Burns, after 1970.

     Sherry Naomi Davis married John William Bagwell, son of Luther Van Bagwell and Patsy Burns, on 13 January 1973 at Oak Crest Baptist Church, Greenville, South Carolina.

     Martha Ann Christopher married Larry Van Bagwell, son of Luther Van Bagwell and Patsy Burns, after 1976.

     Charles William Davis married Lisa Ruth Bagwell, daughter of Luther Van Bagwell and Patsy Burns, on 27 August 1983 at Sandy Springs Baptist Church, Greenville, South Carolina.

     Amie Joye Bagwell is the daughter of Phillip Randell Bagwell and Toni Joyce McCain.

     Jamie Bagwell is the daughter of James Robert Bagwell and Patricia Johnson. Jamie Bagwell married Todd Jones after 1980.

     Todd Jones married Jamie Bagwell, daughter of James Robert Bagwell and Patricia Johnson, after 1980.

     James Robert Bagwell is the son of James Robert Bagwell and Patricia Johnson. James Robert Bagwell married Sabrina (?) before 1985.

     Kerry Bagwell is the daughter of James Robert Bagwell and Patricia Johnson. Kerry Bagwell married Calvin Craig after 1980.

     Calvin Craig married Kerry Bagwell, daughter of James Robert Bagwell and Patricia Johnson, after 1980.

     Sabrina (?) married James Robert Bagwell, son of James Robert Bagwell and Patricia Johnson, before 1985.

     Eric R. Bagwell is the son of James Robert Bagwell and Sabrina (?)

     Brittany A. Bagwell is the daughter of James Robert Bagwell and Sabrina (?) Brittany A. Bagwell married Duane Cox after 2010.

     Duane Cox married Brittany A. Bagwell, daughter of James Robert Bagwell and Sabrina (?), after 2010.

     Gerald Wayne Bagwell was born on 12 August 1947. He was the son of Luther Bagwell and Irene Pierce. Gerald Wayne Bagwell married Barbara Jean (?) after 1966. Gerald Wayne Bagwell lived in 2025 in Chatsworth, Georgia. He died on 10 February 2026 in AdventHealth Gordon Hospital, Calhoun, Georgia, at age 78.

     Barbara Jean (?) married Gerald Wayne Bagwell, son of Luther Bagwell and Irene Pierce, after 1966.

     Monica D. Bagwell is the daughter of Gerald Wayne Bagwell and Barbara Jean (?) Monica D. Bagwell married Michael Gillespie after 1988.

     Michael Gillespie married Monica D. Bagwell, daughter of Gerald Wayne Bagwell and Barbara Jean (?), after 1988.

     Luther Bagwell married Irene Pierce before 1948.