Melba Jean Gann Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Melba Jean Gann (Pocahontas, Arkansas) is shared. Melba, born on September 17, 1928 in Franklin, Arkansas, passed away on October 4, 2026. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Melba Jean Gann to pay them a last tribute.
Melba will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around her. Friends and family will honor Melba by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence she had in their lives. Though Melba is no longer present, the bonds she created and the experiences shared will endure. Melba’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew her.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: parents: Finis Ermon Cooper and Lela Cooper; husband: Lawrence Vincent Gann; children: Larry (Wanda) Gann, Brenda (Danny) Easter, and Eddie (Nilah) Gann; grandchildren: Allison (Jerry) Barlar, Andrea (Barry) Pope, Elizabeth Smith, Kimberly (Jeremy) Ellis, Rhona Rubio, Farrah (Kip) Barrier, Riley (Shelby) Gann, and Gabriel (Ezara) Easter; siblings: Armelda Watts, Rhea Sharp, Maxine Morgan, Maurice Cooper, Billie Lewallen, Bonnie Doty, Joan Mahan, and Gail Grady; and many nieces, nephews, 20 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grands.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 8th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Gregg-Langford Bookout Funeral Home Chapel. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 8th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
