of Quitman, AR
March 5, 1933 - April 21, 2011
Melba Lee Hartwick, 78 of Quitman, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 21, 2011. Born in Quitman on March 5, 1933, she was a daughter to the late Floyd and Ray (Brady) Trawick. She was surrounded by many friends and family during her last hours. She was a Christian and a member of Sands Springs Missionary Baptist Church in Gravesville, AR. She was also preceded in death by her husband Roscoe Hartwick; sisters: June Duran of Pasadena, TX and Fern Glover of Guy, AR and a brother Lewis Brady Trawick of Salisbury, N.C.
She is survived by many nieces and nephews and a special friend Harold Crider, who will terribly miss her giving and loving Christian nature.
Services, under the direction of Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Greenbrier, will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 23, at Sands Springs Missionary Baptist Church in Gravesville with Bro. Nick Parish and Bro. Reagan Shearer officiating. Burial will follow at Central Cemetery near Quitman. Pallbearers are: Mike Rossi, Jimmy Duran, Charles Barnes, Horace Brock, Carroll Leonard and Johnny Hartwick. Visitation will take place at the church from 1:00 to 2:00 pm, on the day of the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Melba's name to the Gideons or Soaring Wings Ranch.
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10 Condolence(s)
Janet Nokes
Friday, May 6, 2011
Ms Melba was a sweet, dear lady. I'm so thankful to have had the opportunity to get to know her. She always had such a sweet spirit.
Betty Holland Hainley and Audrey Holland Bradford
Monday, April 25, 2011
Our Sympathy to all the families, We attended school with Melba and Roscoe. God Bless you and yours.
Betty and Audrey
Nelda Plant Kennedy
Saturday, April 23, 2011
May God bless you in your sorrow, she was a great
lady. Nelda
Michael C. Duran
Friday, April 22, 2011
Our beloved Aunt Melba will be missed dearly. She was a sweet person and I considered her always my "forever young" great aunt, youngest sister of my grandmother. I wish I had the chance to talk to her once more. As always. May God swiftly take her to paradise, where she can intercede in prayer for our needs back here on earth. Lord willing, we shall reunite one day in the ultimate family reunion... no pain, no diabetes, no wanting or needing of anything. God bless you Melba! Some would say "rest in peace," but I don't want you to rest, but to live in paradise, enjoying every day, praying, worshiping, having the best time, ever!
Carrel Ann Johnston
Friday, April 22, 2011
Miss Melba was what the children at Quitman Head Start called her during her years of being a foster grandparent at the Head Start center. The children loved the individual attention and the LOVE she gave each of them.
She was one of my best friends and we went through some rough times together. I am truly thankful we got to visit and spend some time together back in the winter and spent the afternoon talking. I will miss her and her beautiful smiles.
Janis Robbins
Friday, April 22, 2011
Heaven has gained another precious soul, so sorry for your loss, but heaven's gain. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Karen Harlan
Friday, April 22, 2011
Iam so sorry to hear about Miss Melba, i know she is in her new home in heaven.She was always such a great lady whom loved her family so much.My thoughts and prayers are with you all today and all the days ahead.God Bless.Karen Harlan.
Wesley A Hall
Friday, April 22, 2011
Melba was a sweet lady who will be missed by many. For many years she would always send me a birthday card in the mail because my birthday was one day before hers. I thought the world of her and I know that heaven is now a better place because she is there.
Sarah Duran
Friday, April 22, 2011
Although the Lord has called Aunt Melba home, she will live in our hearts and memories... until we meet again.
Libby Fowler
Friday, April 22, 2011
Melba was such a precious Lady..the first time I met her I was delivering a package and we instantly felt such a connection. I loved Melba so very much and she will be deeply missed.
My deepest and heartfelt sympathy goes out to her family and friends; may you find comfort in all the loving memories that you will carry forever in your heart.