Melba Louise Portwood Obituary

We bid farewell to Melba Louise Portwood (Attalla, Alabama), born in Gadsden, Alabama, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on June 21, 2024 at the age of 86. Melba Louise touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband Gay Dan; her parents, Olgalene Brown and Melvin Brown; her brother Allen Brown; and her son Leslie Dale.

She is survived by: her daughters, Deena Williams, Leesa Lyles (Thomas) and Julie Todd (Louis); her sister Dale Hill (Charles); her grandchildren, Steven, Savanna, Hanna, Louis and Andy; her great grandchildren, Daniel, Benjamin, Samantha, Amelia Jo and Nolan; and her cousin Marionette. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.