Melba Sheffield's obituary , Passed away on September 9, 2022 in Quitman, Georgia

Melba Sheffield

August 3, 1928 - September 9, 2022 (94 years old)

Quitman, Georgia

Melba Sheffield's obituary , Passed away on September 9, 2022 in Quitman, Georgia

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Purvis Funeral Home and Maxwell-Purvis Funeral Home

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Melba Sheffield

August 3, 1928 - September 9, 2022 (94 years old)

Quitman, Georgia

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Melba Sheffield Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Melba Sheffield of Quitman, Georgia, born in Rocky Face, Georgia, who passed away on September 9, 2022, at the age of 94, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Bert Griffin and Marie Griffin; her husband John Sheffield; and her siblings, Charlotte Griffin Terrell, Willie Griffin Long, Wade Griffin and Steed Griffin.

She is survived by : her children, Susan, Chuck Steel of Valdosta, Betty, Wayne Cox of Monroe, Johnny and Teresa Sheffield of Hahira; her grandchildren, Adam, Nicole Steel, Elizabeth, Chris Milstead, Brandi, Lee Howell, Brent, Kathryn Cox, Aldyn and Brandon Sires; her great grandchildren, Gwyneth Steel, Shelby Steel, Bennett Steel, Georgia Grace Milstead, Dallas Howell, Dalton Howell, Jack Cox, Annie Cox, Smith Sires and Grey Sires; and her sister-in-law Ellen Griffin. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of South Georgia, 2263 Pineview Drive, Valdosta, Georgia, 31602, or Quitman United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 857, Quitman, Georgia, 31643.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Purvis Funeral Home and Maxwell-Purvis Funeral Home



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Thu

Sep 15

Visitation

Quitman United Methodist Church
501 E Screven St, Quitman, GA 31643

Thu

Sep 15

Funeral service

Quitman United Methodist Church
501 E Screven St, Quitman, GA 31643

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