Melba Joyce Byrd

Melba Joyce Byrd, 72, of Jonesboro died Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at NEA Baptist Hospital. She was a lifetime resident of the Jonesboro area. Melba was of the Pentecostal belief. She loved fishing and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her parents and several siblings.

Survivors include her husband, Larry Byrd, sons, Joe Johnson of Jonesboro; Harry Johnson of Paragould; daughters, Melissa Johnson, of the home; Cindy Johnson-Davis (Rickey) of Jonesboro; April Travis of Williford; brother, Marlon Cambron; sister, LouAnn Johnson both of Jonesboro; grandchildren, Erin, Autumn, Cambron, Chelse, Angel, Ambria, Haven, McKagen, and Jaxon.

Visitation will be from 2-4 on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at Emerson Funeral Home. All other services will be private. To sign an online guestbook, go to emersonfuneralhome.com.