Born on June 5, 1938, in Spiro, Oklahoma, to Juanita (Blevins) Schrimsher and Howard Schrimsher, Melba was a woman of unwavering strength, faith, and devotion. She was a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend whose kindness and perseverance touched everyone she met.
Melba was a longtime member of Victory Worship Center in Spiro, where her faith provided her with strength throughout her life’s journey. Despite being born with a kidney disease that presented many challenges, she never let obstacles define her. Instead, she faced life with determination, courage, and an unbreakable spirit.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Lee Roy Davidson, her son, Roy Davidson, and step-children, Mitchell Davidson and Ellen Hooper.
Melba’s legacy of love continues through her daughter, Jo Ana Davidson; sisters, Alice Fisk, Bernice Rhoades, Loretta Whitman, Ruth Slankard, Mildred Schrimsher, and Nina Goins; brother, Lewis Schrimsher; grandchildren, Heather Turner and Natalie Stevens; and great-grandchildren, Joseph Turner, Alexa Turner, Jolie Turner; numerous nieces; nephews; other relatives; and loved ones.
Viewing will be on Friday, February 7, 2025 from 9:00 AM until 7:00 PM with family greeting friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Mallory-Martin Funeral Home in Spiro, Oklahoma, with Justin “Jab” Warren officiating. She will be laid to rest on Monday, February 10, 2025 at New Hope Cemetery in Spiro, Oklahoma, under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home.
Melba’s life was one of service, love, and resilience. Though she will be deeply missed, her warmth and unwavering spirit will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
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