Veronica Flores Melendez

Morrison, TN resident and Mexico native Veronica Flores Melendez, age 40, was born July 13, 1980 and died December 6, 2020 at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN following a sudden illness. An assistant preschool teacher at L.B.J.& C. Head Start and member of the Catholic Church, she was the daughter of Bertha Melendez of McMinnville and Ramon Flores of Odessa, TX. In addition to her parents, she is survived by a son, Rene Alonso Alvarez of Morrison, TN; two daughters, Jessica Ibeth Alvarez and Sasha Maribel Alvarez both of Morrison, TN; two sisters, Elvia (Obistano) Flores-Aquino and Erika Flores both of McMinnville; boyfriend and his son, Jose Castaneda and Mason of Morrison, TN; godson, Juan R. Flores and nephews, Gustabo Marin, Jonathan Aquino and Justin Aquino. A graveside service and interment will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Mt. View Cemetery with Armando Montez officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Tuesday and 9:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at High's. Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.com. High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.