Melba Wilson was born on May 18, 1927 in Spiro, Oklahoma to Benjamin Reese and Annie (Dees) Carter and passed away on December 28, 2019 in Spiro, Oklahoma at the age of 92.
Due to lack of room and overcrowding Sister Wilson’s funeral service will held at Victory Worship Center in Spiro, Oklahoma at 11:00am on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 with burial to follow at United States National Cemetery in Fort Smith, Arkansas under the direction of Mallory-Martin Funeral Home. Viewing will be 1pm-7pm Monday with family visiting with friends from 5pm-7pm at the funeral home.
Sister Wilson is survived by her husband OM Wilson, daughter, Regina Eoff and husband Earnest Toad; granddaughters, Shannon Harrison, Vicki Odom; great grandsons, Ty Harrison, Brooks Harrison; great granddaughter, Dustie Cheyanne Cummings; sister, Doris Davis; brothers, Gilbert Carter, Harold Carter and wife Loretta; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and loved ones. She was preceded in death by her parents; Ben and Annie Carter, sister, Sondra Strickland, and brother, Sam Carter.
Sister Melba pastored, with her husband, at Southside House of Worship in Spiro for over 14 years. She was a church secretary and Sunday school teacher for over 60 years. She was a giving person taking many cakes and pies to anyone sick or in need. She was an outstanding cook, everyone in Spiro loved her coconut and chocolate pies.
In lieu of flowers the family request that bibles be purchased through the Gideons at www.sendtheword.org or by calling 615-564-5000 Active Pallbearers will be Ricky Odom, Carl Wegert, Frank Howery, Mike Walker, Gary Ballinger, and Lewis Howery.
To sign Sister Wilson’s online guest book, please visit .www.mallorymartinfuneralhome.com
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