Melba Williams Polk, 93, of Winter Haven, passed away August 13, 2011 in Auburndale, Florida. Melba was born September 23, 1917 in Bainbridge, Georgia to Isaac and Lillie Williams. Melba was a member of Beymer United Methodist in Winter Haven, Florida.
Melba was predeceased by her husband, Grady Polk, and her son, Joe Polk. She is survived by her sister, Gertrude Helms, three grandchildren, Tawnya Lee-Hurst, Tasha Herbert, and Tandi Polk, and three great grandchildren, Kathryn Polk, Kyle Polk, and Hannah Hurst.
A visitation will be held on August 18, 2011 from 10 to 11 am with a funeral service following at 11, both will be held at Ott-Laughlin Funeral Home in Auburndale, Florida.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Gideons. Donations may be made at http://www.gideons.org.
