Melba Rich Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Melba Rich of Smithton, Illinois, born in Prairie du Rocher, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 88, on December 31, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Melba Rich to show support.
As Melba departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Melba. Though Melba may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her husband Bobby Joe Rich; her parents, Henry (Laura) and Roy; her brothers, Lavern and Randall Roy; and her son-in-law Michael B. Newell.
She is survived by: her daughters, Nickie Newell (Tom Ellison) and Denise Rich; her cousin Roger Engler; and her pet Cooper.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family or to the Belleville Humane Society.
