Melba Jean Smith Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Melba Jean Smith of Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Melba, born on April 8, 1930, passed away on October 18, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Melba Jean Smith to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Oscar Malcom and Annie Lee Franklin Malcom; her husband Sam Smith; her children, Sharon McKin, Sammie Hutchison and Dale Smith; her grandson Jeremy McKin; and her siblings, Opal Faye Arnold, Herman, Wilbert and Raymond Malcom.
She is survived by: her daughter Sheila White (Billy) of Arkadelphia; her grandchildren, Kerri, Shari, Heath, Chad, Shane, Al and Ashley; and her great grandchildren, Kristen, Brady, Taylor, Ellie, Mackenzie, Ryan, Tyler, Harleigh, Gavin, Hayden and Kaia. She is also survived by four great-great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 21st 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Welch Funeral Home (202 S 4th St, Arkadelphia, AR 71923). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 21st 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the same location.
Memorials may be made to Humane Society of Clark County, P.O. Box 435, Arkadelphia, AR 71923 or Third Street Baptist Church, P.O. Box 763, Arkadelphia, AR 71923.
