Melba Edwards

Melba Joyce Edwards, 80, of Jacksonville passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020. She was born March 10, 1940 to the late Kern Russell Freeman and Eula Mae Nall Freeman.

She is survived by daughter, Mary Smith; grandchildren, Gage Sowell, Brooke Smith, Dillon Edwards and their children; nieces and nephew, Denise Miller, Mary Ellen Earhart, Melinda Joyce Freeman, James Richard Freeman; sisters-in-law, Pat Smith and Ellouise Freeman; step-sister, Margie Faulkner Wright and children; special friends, Kathy and Tony Jones; and other extended family that will miss her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Edwards; and brother, James Edward Freeman.

A visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 29, 2020 followed by a funeral service at 2:00 p.m., at Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rest Hills Memorial Park.

Arkansas COVID-19 directives: Face coverings and social distancing required.

Arrangements by Smith North Little Rock Funeral Home , 1921 Main St, North Little Rock, AR 72114, 501-758-1170.