Melba Jean Davis Jones Obituary (1930 - 2021)

Melba was a kind caring woman. She gave the best hugs and always made herself available to listen to whoever needed or just wanted a listening ear. She made everyone in her presence feel loved. Melba enjoyed spending time with family, grooming her flowers, feeding birds, and taking bus rides. Melba Jones was born on June 25, 1930, in St Martinville, Louisiana, to the late Emile and Italia Davis. She accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age in life. Melba made Alexandria, Louisiana her new home after meeting the love of her life Luma Jones. They married in 1956 and to that union was born six beautiful children. She prided herself on caring for her family and enjoyed being a stay-at-home wife and mother. Melba faithfully attended Greater Live Oak Missionary Baptist Church, guided by Reverend Dr. James S. Hardison, Sr. Melba departed her earthly home on February 20, 2021, at the glorious age of 90. She was preceded in death by both parents; her husband, Luma; her sister, Zelda Davis; her daughter, Jacqueline and sons, Wilma and Gregorey. She leaves to cherish her memories, her daughter, Patricia Beauregard; sons, Terry Davis (Theresa) and Ronnie Davis of Alexandria, Louisiana; sisters, Lena Ledet, Madeline Francis, Evelyn Ledet, Ruby Morris and brother-in-law, Johnny Jones; seventeen grandchildren; forty-six great grandchildren; thirteen great-great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and one special bonus granddaughter, Liz Mayo. Please keep the Jones family in prayer. Miller and Hill "The Funeral Directors"