She was preceded in death by her husband of over 40 years Eugene L. Meziere, Sr. and her son, Robert S. Sherrod.
Melba is survived by her sons, Macklyn Sherrod, Richard Meziere and wife Joanne, Gene Meziere Jr., David Meziere; her daughters, Janet Garbutt and husband John, Debra Meziere; numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and her smart cat Joe.
Visitation 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home 2620 S. Congress Avenue with Recitation of the Holy Rosary to begin at 7:00 pm.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 am on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 St. Ignatius Catholic Church. 126 W. Oltorf.
Interment will follow at Assumption Cemetery.