Melba Trantham Brown
July 12, 1936 ~ July 6, 2020
Born in:
Buncombe Co., NC
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Melba Trantham Brown, 83, of Candler, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 6, 2020.
Mrs. Brown was a daughter of the late Clifford I. and Eula Waldrop Trantham. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Jimmy Edward Brown, who died in 2007, and by a brother, Gerald Trantham.
Melba retired from D.O. Creasman Electronics. She loved and trusted the Lord, and was a faithful member of Pole Creek Baptist Church. She was a wonderful wife, mother, and “Little Momma”.
Mrs. Brown is survived by two loving daughters, Debbie B. Sitton and husband Randy E. of Edneyville, and Denise B. Powell and husband Ken of East Flat Rock; devoted granddaughter, Mandy C. Brown and husband Douglas W., of Candler; two special great-grandchildren, Veston Edward Brown and Cassandra Denise Brown; and many nephews and nieces.
Services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pole Creek Baptist Church, 96 Snow Hill Church Rd., Candler, NC 28715.
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Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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I loved Melba!!! Oh how I remember she loved to laugh and joke with you. She got the best of my daddy many times! Sweet Lady you will be missed.
Praying for God’s peace and comfort for each of you!
Debbie and Mandie, so sorry for your loss, we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers,
The thought of this is difficult to fully realize. So much a part of the family of my life. Please accept my sincerest thoughts and prayers, especially to you Debbie. You are very special to me. You, your mom, your dad, and Mandy. I will always remember, and will be praying.
Love, Joe, Angie, Kelsey, Bryson, & Jensen
I am so sorry for the family’s loss. I remember Melba from D.O. Creasman. She was a very lovely Lady.
My deepest condolences. I remember Melba from D.O. Creasman. She was a very lovely lady.
Love you all
Ranee and Donny
Debbie and Denise I will be praying for you.I loved “Aunt Melba!”so much i can rember all the good times we had when i was a kid.She was one of a kind.
We will all miss you. Praying for all the family.
Will always remeber her she was so sweet
Our prayers are with all of the family Melba was a very special lady
Dear Debbie, Denise, Mandy and Doug,
I’m so heartbroken that Aunt Melba has gone on. No one knows how many times she checked on me and brought me food when I came home from the hospital. We talked for hours on the phone. We were both night owls. But I know I will see her again one day. I pray that God will comfort all of you and the grandkids right now. I know that it is a big loss to all of us. Love all of you. You made her proud of you.
Douglas Brown
I am so sorry that Melba is gone. She was a special lady and I loved talking with her at the table at mealtimes. This is such a hard part of this whole Covid pandemic. We worry every day that we will lose Mom, too. I am keeping your family in my prayers.
Prayers for Debbie and Denise. I have many happy memories with your mom. Love to you both!
Dear Denise and family you are all in my thoughts and my prayers I pray God will give you strength and comfort Ms Melba was a fine lady Im so glad to have been able to meet her and enjoy spending time with her at the Manor I loved the smile on her face when I would take them fresh corn I sure will miss her when I get to go back Love and Prayers
Dear Debbie, Denise and family, It is hard to give up, even to Jesus, someone as precious as Melba! I know it’s a bittersweet time for you all. Before time and age took darling Melba to another place she had more fun, laughter and life in that tiny body than most people ever possessed! Homecoming was always made more special with your family there. However, losing her is bitter because she was so loved, as was your dad, it’s sweet because now she’ll never suffer again and she’s with Jesus, your dad, and her family and friends.
Chuck and my prayers are with all the family. We love you dearly.
Debbie, Mandy, Doug and Family, we were so sorry to hear about Melba. Keeping all of you in our prayers during this difficult time.
Arnold and Mary Hall
Debbie, Denise, Mandy and families. Your mother meant so much to me. I loved her and so enjoyed the times I spent with her. She always said she was my second mama and I always saw her as such. She was such a wonderful person and man she could make some awesome homemade rolls. She tried to teach me how but hers were always better than mine. I know you will all miss her but heaven is a little bit brighter now. I love you all and am praying for you.
Praying for you all during this time. I have so very many fond memories and I will treasure them always. May God give you peace and comfort during this time!
Debbie, Denise, Mandy and family! My deepest sympathy for the loss of your mom. She would always greet you with a smile, and always dressed so pretty. I still think of Mr. Trantham and his little store. He introduced me and Penny to bologna. May God bless you, and give you peace and comfort.
Sweet Family,
Another one of our “Senior Saints” has left us at Pole Creek for her heavenly home with the Lord. Melba was always a kind lady and we will miss her. May the Lord give each of you the comfort and grace to deal with your sorrow.
Our Love in Jesus,
Royce & Gwenda
Oh family…..loved Ms Melba. She always look like she stepped right out of a magazine and had that pretty sweet smile. We will miss her at Pole Creek and I hope that you find peace and comfort that she is with our Lord. God bless you all.
Debbie Denise and Family,
Such a gift it has been from knowing Melba for the past 19 years. I will cherish the friendship and all the memories shared with her and Jimmy forever…
Lonnie Downs
I enjoyed seeing Melba when we were allowed to visit at the Manor and I came to see my mom (Ms. Ball). She was a sweet lady. So sorry for your loss.
We are so saddened to hear about Melba’s passing. Our hearts go out to your family during this most difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.