Melba Gores Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Melba Gores of Diboll, Texas, born in Burkeville, Texas, whose life came to an end on June 19, 2025 at the age of 79, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Melba Gores to show support.
Though Melba has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Herbert Leon Smith and Gladys Miller Smith; her son Keven Brandon; and her siblings, Virginia Schmelzla, Leo McAnelly and Chester McAnelly.
She is survived by: her husband Gary Gores of Diboll, Texas; her children, Stephen Brandon (Shannon McRae) of Fredonia and Shari Huskins; and her brothers, Herbert Smith, Jr. of Weirgate and John Smith of Burkeville, Texas. She is also survived by six grandchildren.
