Melva Knowles-Needham Obituary
The memory of Melva Knowles-Needham of Idabel, Oklahoma, who passed away on January 26, 2026 at the age of 85, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. 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 Melva Knowles-Needham to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Martin McKee and Grethel McKee (Taylor); her former husband Charles Knowles; her husband Ray Needham; her sons, Randy Knowles and Tommy Knowles; her great great grandchild Martin Fox; and her brothers, Wayne McKee, Roger McKee, Kenny McKee and Sam McKee.
She is survived by: her children, Scott Knowles (Annette) of Pocola, Oklahoma and Suzanne Byington (Presley) of Idabel, Oklahoma; her sister Juannie Shirey; and her grandchildren, Nikki Thomas, Kim VanAken, Keri Estep, Brandon Knowles, Misti Fox, Taylor Knowles, Blayne Byington, Baylee Byington and Rachel Knowles. She is also survived by great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, family, friends.
