Melba Nell Fultz

Melba Nell Baker Fultz, 92, of Kemp, Texas passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024. Born on July 8, 1932 in Waxahachie, Texas to Clara L Mae Zachary Baker and William Thomas Baker. She married Charles B Fultz June 17, 1950 in Rockwall, Texas.

Melba was active and vibrant from the moment she was born and throughout her entire life. She enjoyed many things, such as traveling, dancing, painting, crafts, fashion and meeting new people. Spending time with family and friends is what she most enjoyed. The love and pride she had for her family was immeasurable.

Her education began after the family relocated to Dallas, Texas and she graduated from Forest Avenue High School in May of 1950. Her working career began in one of her father’s grocery stores, around the age of 9. As an adult she was a valued employee and a successful entrepreneur. She was co-owner, with her sister-in-law Imogene Baker, of B&W Printing in Dallas for many years and the owner of Melba’s House of Fashions in Mabank, Texas. She was active in her community and in church while her health permitted.

Melba was fearless and independent, yet incredibly compassionate. Her unwavering faith in God, love, wisdom and strength touched many throughout her life.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Tommie and Mae Baker; husband, Charles Fultz; son, Bradley Fultz; brothers, Berlin Baker and Gerald Baker; Sisters, Doris Hurst, Juanita Surratt and Hazel Marilyn Baker; brother-in-law, Milton Hurst; sister-in-laws, Helen Baker and Imogene Baker.

Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Meleah Fultz; grandchildren, Thomas Whitten and wife, Miranda, Dylan Whitten, and April Fultz; great grandchildren, Carter Whitten, Carmella Esparza, Eliza Whitten and Kyli Thomas; brother, Merle Baker; brother-in-law, Elmer Sarratt; sister-in-law, Georgia Baker; and many beloved nieces, nephews and friends.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, November 10, 2024, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Eubank Cedar Creek Funeral Home in Mabank, Texas. A funeral service will be held on Monday, November 11, 2024, at 10 a.m. at Eubank Cedar Creek Funeral Home. Interment will follow the service at Hillcrest Cemetery in Forney, Texas.