Melba Yvonne Hughes

Hazelhurst Melba Yvonne Hughes, 75, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at Memorial Medical Center after a brief illness. Melba was born November 6, 1939 to the late Everette and Nellie Powell. She loved her family and had a heart of gold. She enjoyed gardening and putting away her own vegetables. She is preceded in death by two husbands, Ray Robinson and JB Lee; two daughters, Judy Lee and Wanda Evans; and two sisters, Myrtle Henderson and Mary Vanzant. Survivors include her husband James Hughes; a daughter, Elaine Daniel; five grandchildren, Kim, Stephanie, Christy, JR and Irene; five great grandchildren; a brother, Mac Powell; a sister, Melody Padgett; and numerous nieces and nephews. A service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Friday, March 6, 2015 at Carter Funeral Home Bryan Chapel with the Reverend PH Herdon officiating. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Melba Yvonne Hughes, please visit our flower store.