Melba Jean Yancey Obituary
In loving memory of Melba Jean Yancey of Little Rock, Arkansas, born in Salem, Arkansas, who departed this world on August 10, 2024 at the age of 96. Melba Jean leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the quiet moments of reflection, amidst the gentle rustle of leaves and the whispered song of the stars, we shall carry Melba Jean's memory with us, a guiding light illuminating the path ahead. May Melba Jean's journey be filled with peace and serenity, as her find rest in the embrace of eternity.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Earl Burton and Venice Burton. She is survived by: her husband J. B. Yancey; her sons, John Yancey (Jane) of Thayer and Dan Yancey (Nadine) of Austin, Arkansas; and her brothers, Gerald Burton (Mary) of Warren and Bill Burton (Kaye) of Little Rock, Arkansas. She is also survived by four grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild.
