Melba Carelock
Obituary
Melba Ann Carelock, age 79, of Broxton, GA, passed away on Sunday, August 20th, 2023, following an extended illness. Ms. Carelock was born on July 25, 1944, in Wayne County Georgia, to the late James R. Herrin and Minnie Lou Verne Chancy Herrin.
She is survived by: One Daughter; Dena Carelock of Broxton, GA, One Son; David (Lisa) Carelock of Douglas, GA, One Grandson; Draven Carelock of Douglas, GA, Two Sisters; Barbara Jo (Will) Bowen of Waycross, GA, and Sherry (Arthur) Carter of Waycross, GA, Two Brothers; Ritchie Herrin of Waycross, GA, and Junior (Debbie) Herrin of Blackshear, GA, along with several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by; Beloved Husband; D.W. Carelock, Father; James R. Herrin, Mother; Minnie Lou Verne Chancy Herrin, and Two Sisters; Linda Wilson and Sue Nell King.
The family will receive Friends on Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023, at Sims Funeral Home of Douglas, GA from 10AM until 11AM.
Funeral Services will be on Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023, at The Chapel of Sims Funeral Home of Douglas, GA at 11AM, with Bro. Dexter Taylor officiating. Interment to follow at Rocky Pond Baptist Church Cemetery
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Services
August 23, 2023
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Sims Funeral Home
201 N Peterson Ave.
Douglas, Georgia 31533
August 23, 2023
11:00 AM
Chapel of Sims Funeral Home
201 N. Peterson Ave
Douglas, GA 31533
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In Loving Memory Of
Melba Carelock
July 25, 1944-August 20, 2023
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