Melba Faye Free

Visitation Schedule
Mt Vernon Baptist Church
Mt Vernon, AR  
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
1:00PM
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
Mt. Vernon Baptist Church
Mt Vernon, AR  
Tuesday, July 8, 2025
2:00PM
Cemetery
Hawthickett Cemetery
Mt Vernon, AR  

Melba Faye Free

of Mt Vernon, AR

May 16, 1938 - July 2, 2025

Melba Faye (Loyd) Free of Mt. Vernon, AR was born on May 16, 1938 and she passed away on July 2, 2025.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Carrel Free (Churn), where they made their home in Mount Vernon. Also preceded by her parents, Hubert Loyd and Ethel (Stell) Loyd; siblings, Ferrel Loyd and Gwindle (Burr) Loyd and one granddaughter, Kasey Addison Free.

Melba was a member of the Mt Vernon Volunteer Fire Dept. She loved her chickens and watching the squirrels.

She is survived by three children, Malinda Millsaps (Tim) of Mount Vernon, Tony Free (Dana) of Mount Vernon and Ronnie Free (Sara) of Conway; Two brothers, Bill Loyd (Rosanne) of Mount Vernon, Ricky Loyd of Mount Vernon and Janie Loyd McGaha of Holland; Grand Children, Anthony Free (Savanna), Lauren Cook, Brittany Free, Alison Butler (Keith), Kristina Spears (Wyatt), Dustyn Free, Trenton Free and Whitley Free; And 10 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be on Tuesday July 8, 2025 at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church starting at 2pm with a visitation one hour prior to the start of the service. Burial will follow at Hawthickett Cemetery.

Malinda, Melba's daughter and caregiver, would personally like to thank Arkansas Hospice and especially Hannah for their excellent care.

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Darrell Reedy
Conway, AR
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Monday, July 7, 2025

aLL I CAN SAY SHE WAS A VERY FINE LADY I NEW HER PROBIEY 60 YEARS sHE GOING TO A BETTER PIACE WITH LOTHS OF LOVE YOUR FRIND DARRELL

Bonnie Holt
Strafford, MO
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Monday, July 7, 2025

Melba was a wonderful woman. She always had an ear to listen with. She was great with her advice when I was younger and a brand new mama. I thought of her several times over the years. Goodbye to a wonderful lady.

Larry Joe Brewer
Conway, AR
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Sunday, July 6, 2025

I am so sorry to hear this I am praying for you Malinda and Tim.

Bobby Shock
Mount Vernon, AR
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Saturday, July 5, 2025

We are praying for the family during this time!! May God lift you up and comfort you! Melba was a wonderful person and fun to be around!!! She will definitely be missed by all who knew and loved her!!!

Larry & Kathlyn Arnett
Vilonia, AR
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Saturday, July 5, 2025

We are so sorry. Our prayers are with your family. May God give you comfort.

Vicki French *Lee*
Raymond, MS
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Saturday, July 5, 2025

I am so sorry to hear about Melba prayers to your family. Had great memories of her. Gone but never forgotten

David Hines
Sanderson, FL
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Saturday, July 5, 2025

Ma, you will be missed, I can't remember a time where you didn't greet my with a smile and hug. My payers for you Melinda, Tony and Ronnie.

Wanda Newland
Enola, AR
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Saturday, July 5, 2025

Praying for you all. She was a wonderful person and loved her family and her lord so muçĥ. God bless you all .

Sherry Free
HAZEN, AR
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Saturday, July 5, 2025

Sending prayers to all of you. May God put his arms around you. We love all of you and will miss Melba Faye.