of Lewisport, KY
July 12, 1933 - December 29, 2019
Melba Faustine Lumpin (Teenie), 86, of Lewisport, Kentucky passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019 at Heartland Villa in Lewisport, Kentucky.
She was born July 12, 1933 to E. B. Puckett and Myrtie Rutherford Puckett in Tishomingo, Mississippi.
Her family moved to Marvell, Arkansas where her father ran a restaurant. She graduated from Marvell High School as an 11th grader valedictorian in 1949.
She met Jesse D Lumpkin and they were married March 12, 1952 and moved to West Memphis, Arkansas.
She worked at Mccay Chevrolet and Don Foster Volkswagen as a bookkeeper before going to work at Razorback Concrete, as their office manager and bookkeeper until she retired.
This was Melba's work family. She enjoyed her years working for the Ingrams. Kent and Keith Ingram are very special to her. Melba was also involved in ''The Pink Ladies'' at the Hospital in West Memphis.
She received The Governor's Volunteer Excellence Award for volunteering for the people of Arkansas.
She loved to bowl and got to travel with the league. She and Jesse loved to travel. They would take off on an adventure with her sister and brother in law once a year.
Melba always had a smile on her face and a little giggle that went with it. She never met a stranger. She loved to sing and dance. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and siblings.
She is survived by her many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2019 at 2:00pm at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Memphis, Arkansas with services to follow.
Online condolences may be made at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/WestMemphis.
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6 Condolence(s)
Pamela johnston
Saturday, December 19, 2020
I am so sorry I did not hear about Aunt Melba until today. She was a wonderful person. I grew up being around Melba and Jesse because of my Aunt and Uncle Lumpkin. Uncle Jesse and my Uncle A. We’re brothers. I miss them all very much.
Tommie Anderson
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Prayers for the family.
Gary J HARLOW
Friday, January 3, 2020
Everything good to be said about Melba, Ditto, I've been missing seeing my friends from this era, what great ones they were and are truly missed.. Until we meet again my friend, I will think of you and Jess often.. Peace is with you now..
Gary
Pamela Chapman
Thursday, January 2, 2020
I miss you Aunt Teenie and I know you are happy and with your loved ones in heaven. Love you.
Rachel Dunaway
Thursday, January 2, 2020
I sure will miss Aunt Teenie she had such a huge heart and a smile on her face every where she was at. Rejoice now with Uncle Jes and all your family because heaven sure gained an Angel
Bonnie Harrison
Thursday, January 2, 2020
So very sorry to hear of the recent passing of Ms Melba. Yes, she always did have a smile on her face and I also had the pleasure of visiting with her during Esperanza Bonanza festival. Prayers for those left behind.