Melba C. Smith, age 83, of Douglas, Georgia, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2026, following an extended illness. She was born on September 19, 1942, to the late Clarence Green and Mabel Green Ryan.
Her survivors include her children: Teresa (Bruce) Vining, Joey (Kelly) Smith, Donna (Donnie) Huff, Terry (Belinda) Smith, and Donnie Smith; sixteen grandchildren: Tonya Beaureguard, Christopher Koivisto, Stephanie Williams, Taylor Smith, Jade Smith, Kolson Smith, Asher Woodard, Shannon Smith, Jason Carver, Darren Smith, Kasey Smith, Grady Leavens, Eddie Courson, Darian Patton, Amanda Roberts, and Amber Smith, along with several nieces, nephews, and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbert L. Smith; her parents, Clarence Green and Mabel Green Ryan; granddaughter, Shelvy Smith; and two sisters, Joyce Garver and Doris Huling.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, September 10, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Sims Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the chapel of Sims Funeral Home with Rev. Britt Peavy and Pastor Jackie Smith officiating.
Interment will follow at Satilla Memorial Gardens.
Sims Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.