Funeral services for Melba Jean Tubbs Kyle, 83 years old of Conway, LA, will be held on Sunday, May 6, 2012 at 2:30 P.M. at Conway Baptist Church with Bro. Terry Mims officiating and assisted by Kurt Auger. Burial will follow in Conway Cemetery under direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home in Farmerville, LA. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 39 years, George Earl Kyle, parents, Jess and Aliphair Hodge Tubbs, sister, Pauline Daniels, brothers, Travis Tubbs and Troy Tubbs, infant brother, Jack, little sisters, Florene and Sybil, and daughter-in-law, Connie Lee Tucker. Left to mourn her loss are sons, Danny Tucker and wife, Gilda of Farmerville, LA; George “Kim” Kyle and wife Shirley of Conway, LA; granddaughters, Mandi Tucker Booth and husband, Joe; Marcie Tucker Thomas and husband Ben, all of Farmerville; Kelsey Kyle Roberson and husband Russell of Haile and this year's most special additions, great-granddaughters, Morgan Lynn Roberson and twins, Scarlet Olivia and Emma Grace Thomas. Melba was called home by our Heavenly Father on Friday, May 4, 2012 at Union General Hospital following a lengthy illness. She was born in Union Parish on August 21, 1928. She was a member of Conway Baptist Church in which her paternal grandfather helped to establish, served as the first deacon and also where her husband and son were both ordained as deacons. Even after she lost her vision, you could hear her lovely alto voice come thru on the chorus of old standards. Most days when she was still living at home, you could hear that same voice singing or whistling within a half mile of her house. Lovingly known to many as Melvy she always had a smile on her face, a twinkle in her eyes and something humorous to say. Between her and several scanners, she was the original neighborhood watch. Everyone loved her and checked in with her to find out the latest news. She was a wonderful cook and loved cooking for her family, friends and church dinners. She loved working outside in her flowerbeds and yard. Roosters and chickens were her passion, as you could see by her numerous what knots and such. She had a zest for life and it was a rare person that did not walk away from her with a smile. Most of all she loved her family and her loss will be deeply felt. Pallbearers are Nathan Wilson, Kenny Simpson, Van Johnston, Shawn Simpson, Jeremy Williams, and Charlie Albritton. Online condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com.