Melba Shaw Obituary
We bid farewell to Melba Shaw (Newport, Arkansas), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 14, 2025 at the age of 73. Melba touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Melba Shaw to pay them a last tribute.
Though Melba may no longer walk beside us, her memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Melba touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In her absence, her spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
She was predeceased by: her parents, James Harvey and Ona Marie Shaw (Brown); and her pet Petey. She is survived by: her siblings, Don Edward Shaw (Sharon) of Thida and Glenda Kay Edwards (Buddy) of Oil Trough.
Visitation was held on Monday, March 17th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Jackson's Newport Funeral Home (1900 Malcolm Ave, Newport, AR 72112). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, March 18th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Union Hill Missionary Baptist Church.
