Melba Joea McKenzie Howell Obituary
We announce the death of Melba Joea McKenzie Howell of French Settlement, Louisiana, born in Mobile, Alabama, who passed away on August 26, 2026, at the age of 79. Melba will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. 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 Joea McKenzie Howell to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband Vernon Howell; her parents, A. Q. McKenzie and Lena McKenzie; her brother Jimmie McKenzie; her brother-in-law Donteine Stamps; and her nephew Johnny Stamps.
She is survived by: her daughters, Melba, Lynn Nola Prejean (Brian), Dana Nola Guitreau (Tory) and Michelle Nola; her grandchildren, Jordan Rish (Andrew), Jillian Courville (Dexter), Jade McCune (Kurt), Jason Colkmire, Paige Crawford (Caleb), Grace Sanford, Brooke Everette, Blade Dozier and Bailey Dozier; her great grandchildren, Saylor, Lincoln, Sophie Rish, Kaitlee, Nolan Courville, Annie, Weston McCune, Kye, Jessa, Maggie, Tarver Crawford, Nadine Purpera, Kadance Badeaux, Koda, Baylan Egan, Adeline Davis and Roddy Rish; her siblings, Agnes Stamps and Bruce McKenzie; and her sister-in-law Joyce McKenzie.
Visitation was held on Friday, September 4th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the St. Joseph Catholic Church (15710 LA-16, French Settlement, LA 70733). A funeral service was held on Friday, September 4th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
