Melba Ruth Leigh Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Melba Ruth Leigh of Gulfport, Mississippi, who passed away on August 24, 2025, at the age of 76, leaving to mourn family and friends. 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 Ruth Leigh to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Carl Ellis Minchew and Ella Mae Smith Minchew; her husband James R. Leigh, Sr.; her son James R. Leigh, Jr.; her grandchildren, Angie Leigh and Jimmy Leigh; and her sister Carlene Hamilton Fraim.
She is survived by: her children, Stanley, Wynell Leigh, Richard and Shannon Leigh; her grandchildren, Chris Leigh, Justin, Kelley Leigh, Richard Leigh, Jr., Brandon Leigh, Rebecca Leigh and Jacob Leigh; her brothers, Robert, Johnny and Roy Minchew; and her pets, Pumpkin, Jasmine and Jasper. She is also survived by 10 great grandchildren.
