Melba Joyce Earwood's Obituary
Melba J. Earwood, age 93 of Memphis, TN and wife of the late James H. Earwood, departed this life Wednesday afternoon, May 21, 2025 at Methodist North Hospital surrounded by her loved ones.
Melba was born May 9th, 1932 in Medina, TX the daughter of the late John F. Adams and Maggie Russell Adams.
She will be remembered for being a loving mother and grandmother. She was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed listening to Gospel Music, her word search books and was an avid reader.
Mrs. Earwood is survived by her son, John Earwood (Marie Earwood) of Moscow, TN; her grandsons, Steven Earwood, James Anthony Earwood, Jamie Earwood and Michael Miller; three great-grandchildren, Owen Earwood, Kayla Miller and Elana Miller.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her son, James Earwood Jr.; two sisters, Alta McMann and Sybil Crisp.
A visitation for Mrs. Earwood will be from 1 to 2 P.M. Wednesday, May 28th, 2025 at Memorial Park Funeral Home followed by a Graveside service at 2 P.M. at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Those honored to serve as pallbearers will be Steven Earwood, John Earwood, Owen Earwood, Rick Grimes, Jonathan Tice, and Justin Dunham.
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