Melinda Anne (Nall) Sisemore

April 21, 1945 - May 26, 2026

Melinda Anne (Nall) Sisemore passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at the age of 81.  Melinda was born to Harrold and Doris Nall on April 21, 1945, in the hospital at Kelly Field in San Antonio, Texas. She had an older brother, Richard.

She graduated with the class of 1963 from Pacific High School in San Bernardino, Calif. In high school, Melinda was actively involved in the horse club, and loved riding her horse in parades and through the hills in Southern California. She went on to graduate with a bachelor of science degree in nursing from Fresno State in 1967.

From 1967-1970, Melinda served as a lieutenant in the United States Navy Nurse Corps Reserve, stationed at Naval Hospital Quonset Point in Rhode Island. She later became a pediatric nurse practitioner and dedicated 27 years to serving children across Fresno County through the Fresno County Office of Education Migrant Health Program.

In 1973, Melinda married the love of her life, James Alvin Sisemore, Jr., and they built their life together on a farm in Sanger, Calif. Melinda was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, who raised her children to serve the Lord and others. She dedicated her life to helping people and animals, with such gentle and loving care.

Melinda was preceded in death by her husband, James Alvin Sisemore, Jr. She leaves behind two children, Joanna and Steven; and four grandchildren, Tyler, Madison, Ella and Selah.

A service to honor Melinda's life will be held on Friday, June 19, at 10 a.m. at Sanger Cemetery, located at 568 S. Rainbow Route, in Sanger.