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1939
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2023
Melba George Obituary
November 1, 1939 - January 18, 2023
Hot Springs Village, Arkansas - Melba Eady George, 83, of Hot Springs Village, AR went to be with the Lord on January 18, 2023.
Melba is survived by her husband of 65 years, Sidney P. George, daughters, Faith Royals and Dawn Brasher, Grandchildren, Savanna Royals, Sydney Malmo and Michael Brasher, Great Grandchild, Betsy Brasher, sisters, Linda(Laurent (Blue) Necaise, Gautier, MS and Amelia (Shelton) Canfield, Springhill, FL.
Melba was preceded in death by her parents Margaret Havard Eady and Herbert Eady of Moss Point, MS, her sister Paula Cochran and brother Sidney Eady.
Melba graduated with a masters degree from South Alabama University in speech therapy where she was a pioneer in swallowing aspiration dysphagia. The majority of her speech therapy career was with Singing River Hospital in Pascagoula, MS where she enjoyed many friendships.
In retirement, Melba and Sidney moved to Hot Springs Village, AR and joined Christ of the Hills Methodist Church. She joined a charity called Love Lunches where she volunteered to help serve the homeless every Sunday. Once the founder passed away, she volunteered to keep the Love Lunches legacy going. With the help of many friends, Love Lunches is now a charity that will continue through multiple churches donations and volunteers of all denominations to sustain its meaningful work.
We will celebrate the life of Melba with a family Memorial service on February 5th in the River Oaks Restaurant in Gautier, MS.
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Helen Trammell
February 3, 2023
I looked up to you in childhood, admired you and your gifts as an adult. Though we were seldom together living far apart, you lived on and continue to live in my heart. God speed cousin Melba. "Bee"
Susan Russell MSN, RN CNO
January 29, 2023
I worked with Melba when she was a speech pathologist at Singing River Hospital. She worked tirelessly on improving outcome for patients at risk for swallowing and aspiration issues and developed the first bedside swallowing tool for screening. Kudos to a life well-lived!
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