Melba Stigers

1/10/2026

Sunrise: August 19, 1937
Sunset: January 6, 2026

Visitation
Thursday, January 15, 2026
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Jones Stuart Mortuary
115 E. 9th Street
Texarkana, Arkansas

Funeral Service
Friday, January 16, 2026
11:00 a.m.
Miles Chapel CME Church
1002 Ash Street
Texarkana, Arkansas

Interment
Chapelwood Memorial Gardens
1001 N. Kings Hwy
Wake Village, Texas

14 Comments

Angela Forte

1/10/2026 03:56:15 pm

Another link in Centrals chain broke. Looks like it is getting
shorter and shorter, we will continue to draw closer to each
other through these sad times. She will be truly missed and
never forgotten. Condolences to the Family. Rest in love.

Angela Forte,
Central Neighborhood

Ann Bell Martel

1/11/2026 09:17:19 am

To Keith you had a very special kind mother I wish I was closer to her may God bless you the family love Ann Bell Martel and Chauncey Bell

Tyffanii Evans Key

1/11/2026 09:22:23 am

What an amazing woman! You will be greatly missed Ain’t Melva. I connected so much with you thru Nish and looked forward to every conversation. We forever love you and will hold you close in our hearts 💕

Brenda wight

1/11/2026 10:13:52 am

Keith & Kenneth,Your family and many friends between you two. Our Elm , Cedar,and Oak street families. Condolences to you and myself. This lady was our Aunt Melba. Thinking back to the good times on that hill and around our neighborhood.I checked in twice a month to see how she was and to catch up. I’m gonna miss her but she resting in love and peace.Love to the family.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽You’re in my thoughts and prayers.

Eureka Cornelius

1/11/2026 11:12:24 am

Good times, good conversations, and life lessons on that hill and porch😊 Aunt Melba will be missed. My deepest condolences. 💜

Renishia Bell-Nelson

1/11/2026 03:01:06 pm

Aunt Melba. words can’t express how much you will be missed. I definitely will miss all of our conversations and getting recipes from you. Nobody can make hot water cornbread like you!!! My heart is broken but I know God had a different plan. Love you and now you can rest.❤️🌹❤️

Teresa &Charles Brown

1/11/2026 03:09:54 pm

To the Keith and Annette family we love you and your mother was a special person so kind and caring she left the whole family knowing love and kindness.

Shawonla Williamson

1/12/2026 02:43:36 pm

From the moment we met, our spirits connected in a way I’ll never forget. Your comfort, kindness, and unwavering acceptance meant the world to me. You were truly a phenomenal woman—graceful, wise, and a powerful role model. Your presence left a lasting impact, and your absence will be deeply felt. You will be missed dearly, Aunt Melba. Rest in peace.

Harrison (Son) Owens & Family

1/12/2026 05:45:17 pm

Melba,touched so many lives in the very best way; I can't find the words to express how sorry I am for your loss.
May the memories help you through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

Latashia, Joseph and Joshua Minnefield

1/13/2026 03:36:38 pm

To the Family. Aunt Melba will truly be missed. She was such a kind loving person who shared so much wisdom and knowledge. Keith, Annette and family your in my prayers.

Sharon Harlston-Clipper

1/15/2026 10:42:11 am

Keith and Annette, I am profoundly saddened to hear about Aunt Melba's passing. Her sense of humor was so vibrant and I truly remembered sitting in her yard laughing with her until my sides ached! My sincere condolences and prayers goes out to you and your entire family. As you know... To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. May God continue to Bless you always...

Algie Brewer

1/15/2026 07:22:47 pm

Keith I send my deepest condolences to you on behalf of the entire Jackson family. Melba and Momma Vera were very close when she was living. I know they both are smiling in Heaven now. Praying for you and the entire family!

Curtis Stuart

1/16/2026 12:57:37 am

Greetings. Keith and family. I'm deeply saddened hearing of Melba Jean's passing. I'm glad we talked on the phone periodically. My sincere condolences to you all. May she rest in eternal peace. Love y'all, Curtis and family.

Ellouise Miller

1/30/2026 08:50:53 pm

Condolences to the entire family of Tracy! May God bless each and every one of you all during this time! The Miller Family!

Melba Stigers

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