Melba Ruth Steakley Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Melba Ruth Steakley of Nashville, Tennessee, who passed away on July 27, 2025, at the age of 77, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Melba Ruth Steakley to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Elizabeth Jackson and Andrew Jackson; her siblings, Harold Jackson, Maxine Vandevort, Martha Ann Slater and Marie Harbour; and her nieces, Beth Harbour, Debbie Weston and Diana Douglas.

She is survived by: her husband Graham Steakley; her children, Bob Petty, Jr., Mark Petty, Glenda Murphy and Clay Steakley (Erica); her grandchildren, Brandyn Petty (Kayla), Drew Petty, John Petty, Seth Petty, Carson Pace and Dot Steakley; and her aunt Dixie Burton. She is also survived by many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

In lieu of flowers, Please make a donation in Melba's name to Old Friends Senior Dog Sanctuary of Mt Juliet or to the Alzheimer's Foundation.