For 16 years Melba was bookkeeper and secretary for the Coca Cola Bottling Company in Monticello. She was always a homemaker, devoted to her family and friends. She was an active member of the Monticello Church of Christ. She moved to El Dorado, AR in 2015 to live near her daughter.
Melba was predeceased by her parents, her husband, Wilbur (Dick) Dunn, two brothers De Witt and Talmadge Waldrip and two sisters, Flora Mormon and Maxine Stewart, and one great-grandson, Jack David Dunn.
She is survived by her son Dr. Dick Dunn (Ellen), of Hot Springs, AR; her daughter, Judy Ward (Dr. Steve) of El Dorado, AR; and by her six grandchildren: Ashley DeMent (Tim) with Mia of Dallas, TX; Allen Smith (Sandi) with Abigail, Adeline, Mary Allen, and Eva of Atlanta, GA; Lara Chesshir (Jay) with Claire Foster (Matt), Will and Sam of Little Rock, AR; David Dunn (Jen) with Lily of Fayetteville, AR; Dr. Jonathan Dunn (Dr.Mandee) with Kya, Henry, and Annabelle of Little Rock, AR; and Nathan Dunn (Lindsey) with Dylan, Grace, and Piper of Centerton, AR. She is also survived by her sister, Mary Sue Blann of San Angelo, TX and many other family members.
Funeral service for Melba will be held at Stephenson Dearman Funeral Home, Monticello, AR on Saturday, January 14, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. Grandson, Minister Allen Smith and Minister Paul Mowrer will conduct the service. A private family committal service will be held in Oakland Cemetery prior to the funeral. Family visitation will be one hour preceding the service from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Memorial gifts may be made to the Monticello Church of Christ, P.O. Box 485, Monticello, AR 71657 or Life Touch Hospice, 2301 Champagnolle, El Dorado, AR 71730. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(9)
Timothy Forrest
Monticello, AR Saturday, January 14, 2017 We were saddened to hear of Ms. Melba’s passing. She was a very sweet lady. My family and I got to know her when I was taking care of her yard before my accident. I loved visiting with her when I was at her house before I would start mowing. She will be missed. Our prayers are with your family.Love, Tim & Diane Forrest and family
Alvin and Irma James
Monticello, AR Saturday, January 14, 2017 To family of Mrs.Melba: Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Mrs. Melba was a very sweet lady ....always displaying herself as a warm hearted and caring person. Bless each of you.Dennis Wells
Springdale, AR Friday, January 13, 2017 Sorry for your loss. I remember when Ms. Melba worked at Coca-Cola. She was a nice lady. She will be missed.Dennis Wells
College Avenue Church of Christ
El Dorado, AR Friday, January 13, 2017 Judy,We are sorry for your loss of Melba, just know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this time.
Barbara Benton
Warren, AR Thursday, January 12, 2017 I am so sorry for your loss. I did not know her personally, but my deceased brother, Curtis Vincent, had a lot of respect for her. He used to do odd jobs around her house whenever she needed help. God bless you all during this time.Ronnie and Linda(Shelton) Duncan
Little Rock, AR Thursday, January 12, 2017 Your sweet mom will certainly be remembered as a woman of faith and for her loving heart. So very thankful to have been so close to this special family in my younger years in Monticello. What wonderful memories I hold close to my heart of that time with the Dunn family. My prayers are with you and your family at this time. Love you.Kim
Monticello, AR Thursday, January 12, 2017 To my cousins and all of Melba's family, you have my prayers and deepest sympathy. Melba was such a sweet lady. So sorry to hear of her passing.Pam Allen
Monticello, AR Thursday, January 12, 2017 I was so saddened when I got the news of Ms. Melba death. I have known her since I was a kid. When my mother and daddy had the feed store, we also raised chickens and sold the eggs at the store. Every Friday, mother would deliver eggs to many of our regular customers around town. During the summer and any other time I was out of school, I went with her and took the eggs into each house. Ms. Melba was one of those regular customers. I can remember how nice and sweet she was to me as a kid. Then, as an adult, I have had the privilege to help her at Commercial Bank. She was always so gracious and I have really missed her since she moved. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Praying for comfort and peace.Wanda Morphis
Star City, AR Wednesday, January 11, 2017 Judy I am so sorry for your loss.