Linda Melanson Rhame

Linda Melanson Rhame a beloved mother, grandmother and sister died on Monday, December
4, 2023. She was born in Georgia and lived in Columbia, SC for many years before moving to
Greenville, SC. She was the daughter of the late Leonard Ambrose Melanson and the late Stella
Mincey Rowe.
Linda is survived by her daughters Tammy Kiser Johnson and Lori Kiser Holcombe (Mark); seven
grandchildren, Michael Allgood Johnson, Jr. (Sarah), Caroline Lillie Johnson Sells (Jeff), Tucker
Albert Johnson, John “Jack” Loftin Johnson, Elizabeth Laurel Holcombe, Hayes Henderson
Holcombe and Davis Douglas Holcombe; great grandchild, Michael “Tripp” Allgood Johnson III.
She is also survived by her sisters, Marsha Marze, Nancy Price, Susan Bonnette, many nieces
and nephews and her precious dog Sallie.
Linda attended the University of South Carolina and had a successful career in the banking
industry. She was a member of Fourth Presbyterian Church where she was the wedding
director for many years. She had many passions that included decorating, hosting friends and
family, and she had a special talent for making every occasion just “perfect”. Linda’s greatest
joy in life came from being a mother to her devoted girls and being a “Gramma/Cha-Chi” to her
grandchildren, whom she absolutely adored. She leaves behind a legacy of love, generosity, and
selflessness. She will forever be missed.

In leu of flowers, please send donations to the American Cancer Society.

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