Obituary for
Melba Jean Worley
Melba Jean Jessee Worley, age 73, of Abingdon, Va., went to be with the Lord, Monday, April 10, 2017, at Johnston Memorial Hospital.
She was born July 29, 1943, in Russell County, Va., to the late Oakley and Melba M. Jessee. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 49 years, Henry Fred Worley and one brother, Buster Jessee. She was a devoted wife and loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister.
Survivors include two sons, Leonard Worley and wife Angela, and Jason Worley; one daughter, Judy Warren and husband Darrell; four grandchildren, Sarah Crabtree and husband Doug, Stephen Warren and wife Tiffanie, Sabrina Snyder and husband David and Heather M. Dean; five great grandchildren all of whom she loved dearly, Taylor, Maggie, Sawyer, Matthew, Parker; three brothers, Joe Jessee, Barry Jessee and Delmar Jessee; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family wishes to express their sincere thanks to the 3rd floor nursing staff at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Dr. Shauberger and Dr. Davies for the care that was shown.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 12, 2017, in the Frost Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jerry A. Eggers officiating. The family is honoring her wishes and there will be no public visitation prior to the service. Burial will follow at Greendale Chapel Cemetery.
Family will serve as pallbearers and honorary pallbearers.
The family will receive friends at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Leonard and Angela Worley, 17104 Brumley Gap Rd., Abingdon, Va., at any time.
