Melba Maxine Simmons Smith Crew Klock
Melba Maxine Simmons Smith Crew Klock, 88, of Orange, Texas, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on October 6, 2019, in Beaumont, Texas.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, October 10, 2019, at Maranatha Christian Center in Orange. Officiating the service will be Reverend Daniel Ray. Cremation will follow under the direction of Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at Maranatha Christian Center in Orange.
Born in Bastrop, Louisiana, on March 14, 1931, she was the daughter of Scriv Simmons and Eulice Sylvia (Swift) Simmons. Melba worked as a cashier for Walmart in Orange. She was a member of Maranatha Christian Center. Melba loved her West Orange-Stark Mustangs, Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans, New Orleans Saints, and Houston Astros. She enjoyed calling in her family and friends birthdays and anniversaries to KOGT. Melba loved the city of Orange and all of its history. She loved her family dearly and will be missed by all who knew and loved her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Scriv and Eulice Simmons; husbands, Donald Smith, Ellison Crew, Jr., and Charles Lionel Klock, Sr.; brothers, Reverend Bob Simmons and Reverend Donnell Simmons; and her granddaughter, Miracle Joy.
Melba is survived by her children, Donna Howland and husband Marty, Donnie Smith, Cindy Ray and husband Reverend Daniel, and Sonny Crew and wife Amy, all of Orange; grandchildren, Heather Smith, Danielle Husband, Amanda Wright, Benjamin Ray, Brooke Fontenot, Jeremy Howland, Bryce Crew, Kaitlan Crew Graham, Taryn Crew, and Kyson Crew; 8 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other loving family and friends.
Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Randy Chandler, Greg Eastin, Bryce Crew, Benjamin Ray, Jeremy Howland, and Zach Drouillard.
Condolences
Christie Sonnier
October 11, 2019
Prayers for the family, I have wonderful memories of Melba and yes she knew everybody, and loved tell jokes but also knew how to set you straight. But her time on earth is done Go rest high on that Mountain Melba, until we meet again.
Bro. Donald Frazier
October 10, 2019
To the family of Ms. Melba, I just learned of her passing last night at Bible Study. I met Ms. Melba when she was a door greeter at Wal-Mart through my cousin, Patty Mier, who used to work at Wal-Mart, but has gone on to be with the Lord. Ms. Melba was a funny lady and would tell you jokes to make you laugh. I am sorry for this loss. But I know she is in a better place. She is walking and talking with the Lord. Praying for peace and comfort for the family and praying God's will be done in the name of Jesus. Amen! Bro. Donald Frazier
Rev. Daniel & Cindy Ray
October 9, 2019
Rev. Daniel & Cindy Ray lit a candle in memory of Melba Maxine Simmons Smith Crew Klock
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October 8, 2019
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Amy & Sonny
October 8, 2019
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October 8, 2019
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Claybar Funeral Home
October 8, 2019
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Stephanie Smith
October 7, 2019
So many laughs working together at Walmart...that lady knew everybody! When she attended my wedding, she caught the bouquet and yelled out, "there must be one more husband out there for ME" ! Two things for sure...she loved her family and she loved the Lord. Every conversation included one or the other or both.
Michelle Powell
October 7, 2019
Michelle Powell lit a candle in memory of Melba Maxine Simmons Smith Crew Klock