Melvina Ponder Obituary
The family of Melvina Ponder (Cleveland, Ohio) announces her passing on June 27, 2026. Melvina, born on December 17, 1957 in Beckley, West Virginia, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. 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 Melvina Ponder to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Bettie Jean Ponder and Felton Ponder; her son Antonio Ponder; her children-in-law, Nikki Kennebrew and Corey Thompson; her siblings, Mary Ann Ponder and Anthony Blackshear; her grandchildren, Summer BJ Ponder, Franklin Crawford, Jaden Thompson, Carter Thompson, Alexandria Mays, Savi Ponder and Ernie Johnson; her grandson-in-law Dre Bailey; her great grandchildren, Judah Bailey, De'Ari Bailey, LaNiyah Mays and Alexander Mays; her nephew Albert Ponder; and her close friend Michael Crook.
She is survived by: her children, Tawana Crawford, Dyazjeanea Ponder, Ernest Ponder, Da'Trell Cobbs and Da'Teist Ponder.
