Melba Lois Penn Obituary
The passing of Melba Lois Penn (Canton, Mississippi) occurred on November 7, 2026. Melba, born on February 12, 1941, shared life with family, friends, and community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Melba Lois Penn to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Thomas Jefferson and Lillian B. Hall Sanders; her siblings, Thomas, Lamar, Carl, Doyle, Edward, Ruby Cox, Julie Massey and Linda Dulin; her great grandchild James Aaron Rieder, Jr.; and the father of her children James T. Penn.
She is survived by: her children, Pam Greer, Anita Malone and Shannon Penn; and her sister Martha Gunter. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 11th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Thursday, November 12th 2026 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the Culpepper Funeral Home (3434 N Liberty St, Canton, MS 39046). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 12th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
