Melba Faye

Evans

Melba Faye Evans, daughter of the late Willard Leman Flowers and Dolly Mabel (Brawley) Flowers, was born in Redford, Missouri, on January 12, 1943. She departed this life at her residence in Ellington, Missouri, on February 1, 2025, at the age of 82.

On April 13, 1959, in Ellington, Missouri, Melba was united in marriage to David L. Brawley and to this loving union two daughters were born, Kathy and Carolyn. In 1983 Melba married Robert Evans in Ellington, Missouri. Robert preceded her in death on November 21, 2000. She reunited with her childhood sweetheart Leo Crocker in 2001, and they were together until he passed away in 2019. Melba attended the Assembly of God and was a member of Eastern Star. She enjoyed puzzles and watching television. Melba's greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her great-grandkids.

Melba was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, David L. Brawley, her second husband, Robert Evans, son-in-law, Elvis Hall, two brothers, Elzie and James Flowers, and one sister, Lucille Fox.

Melba is survived by two daughters, Kathy Robinson and husband Tim of Ellington, Missouri, and Carolyn Hall of Ellington, Missouri, one brother, Junior Flowers and wife Jan of Ellington, Missouri, one sister, Jean Williams and husband Sonny of Ellington, Missouri, 3 grandchildren, Cody, Rachael and Angelique, and 6 great-grandchildren. Melba will be deeply missed by her family and friends who will mourn her passing.

Visitation: Wednesday, February 5, 2025, 10am-1pm at McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri

Funeral to follow at 1pm

Minister: Pastor Jim Stewart

Burial: Ellington Memorial Cemetery

In Lieu of Flowers: Donations can be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital

Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri