Melda Elizabeth McCurdy

Melda was born March 2, 1925 in Oxford, Alabama. She attended high school and, later in life, enrolled in the Gadsden School of Trade where she achieved certification as a Licensed Practical Nurse, her vocation for many years. She was a member of Central Church of Christ in Saraland, Alabama and ultimately became a resident of Mount Vernon, Alabama.

She is survived by her son Guy Wayne McCurdy of Escatawpa, Mississippi, daughter Melda Anne (Joe) Tipp of Mount Vernon, AL; grandchildren Jeremy Wayne McCurdy of Escatawpa, MS, Robert Cayce (Mandy) McCurdy of Saraland, AL, Gene Bolden, Debra Tipp (Wallace) Newburn of Citronelle, AL; great grandchildren Brandon Lacey, Braden (Niki) Lacy, Braxton McCurdy, Bryce McCurdy, Joseph (Hannah) Newburn, Justin Newburn, Jasmen Newburn; great great grandsons Jason Newburn, Lucas Newburn, Leighton Lacy; great great granddaughter Lanely Grace Lacy; sisters Carolyn Chatham and Mary (Boots) Roberts of Pinson, AL; caregivers Lynn Smith (15 years), Norine Walker; honorary granddaughter Hope Johnston; first cousins Clara Jo Willingham and Martha Anne Morrison; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Melda is preceded in death by her parents Robert Berry Huckeba & Annie Lee Paris Huckeba; stepmother Mattie Lee Huckeba; husband Guy O. McCurdy; foster son Mike Medders; brothers Demar Huckeba, Robert Lee Huckeba, Billy Joe Huckeba, and Carl Huckeba.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Central Church of Christ in Saraland, Alabama. The family will receive visitors at 1:00 PM. Service begins at 2:00 PM. At a later date, interment of ashes will be at Forestlawn Gardens in Anniston, AL.