Melba loved her family and loved church.  She accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at First Baptist Church Zion City. Melba attended Sunday school and church faithfully under Rev. Johnny Waites.

Melba made her transition on Wednesday,  August 26, 2020. Her mother,  Ruby Franklin and grandmother,  Sammie Knight preceded her in death.  She leaves to cherish her memories sisters,  Sharon Kennedy (King) Birmingham, Tracey Beasley (Ruben Jackson) of Calera and brother,  Benjamin Franklin, Virginia Beach, VA. Also nieces, nephews, and other family.