Melba Joyce Mitchell Sanders went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at age 84. She is survived by four children, Gary Sanders (Judy), Royce Sanders (Jamie), Debbie Sanders Taylor (Phillip), Dennis Sanders; grandchildren, Amelia Sanders Duckett (Brad), Brian Taylor, and Cheyenne Sanders; and a host of extended family members and friends. Melba was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, Ellis Ray Sanders. Funeral services will be held at Messmer Goodwin Funeral Home on Friday, July 3, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. Visitation will be on Thursday, July 2, 2020 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Burial will be at Sulphur Springs Cemetery. Bro. Zane Smith will be officiating.