Melba Rinehart Wood

December 27, 1923 - December 31, 2016

Obituary

Melba Laverne Rinehart Wood peacefully passed away on December 31, 2016 at the age of 93. She was surrounded by her loving family, in the comfort of her home. She was born December 27, 1923 to Reuben Lee Rinehart and Ruby Beatrice Wilkerson Rinehart in Hickory Flat, Mississippi. Melba was a 1942 high school graduate and a 1943 graduate of the Business School of Commerce in Memphis. It was in Memphis where she met Joe Wood, a young merchant marine lieutenant whom she married in February 1945. When Joe came home from the service, they made their home in Earle, AR., where they both worked at a local Ford dealership. In October 1958, they came to Trumann to operate their own Ford dealership

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January 3, 2017

First Baptist Church
Trumann, AR

Guest Book

"Barry, I was so sorry to hear about your Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Jan Brune

Jan Brune ,

January 4, 2017

"Barry, was so sorry to learn of the death of your mother. I think of all of you up there often. Hopefully I will make it back up there to a music session one of these days. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. I know how very special your mom was to all of you.

Doris Bridges, West Memphis,AR 72301

January 4, 2017

"The Northeast Arkansas Humane Society sends its sincere condolences to the Wood family, and thanks you for remembering the homeless animals, even in your hour of grief.

Ross Marlay, Jonesboro, Arkansas

January 4, 2017

"I don't remember Melba without her smile. She was a lady of refinement as well as a lady with much business accumen. I know her family was blessed to belong to her! May God show tender compassion and give each of you comfort in her passing.

Mary Lee Brock Cunningham, Jonesboro

January 3, 2017

"Prayers for the family of Mrs. Wood. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Gene Barnett, Jonesboro, Arkansas

January 3, 2017

"Barry and Suzie,Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. You are in our prayers.

Neal Vickers, Trumann

January 3, 2017

"We are thinking about you during this time of loss. Your mom was a very special lady.

Donna and Jerry Robertson, Memphis, Tn

January 3, 2017

"SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, IF I CAN HELP YOU IN ANY WAY JUST CALL.

JEFF AND KATHY JONES, HARRISBURG AR

January 3, 2017

"BARRY AND FAMILY SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, YOUR MOM AND I GO WAY BACK , FROM CHURCH AND WORKING AT DR. SMITH. SHE WAS A VERY SPECIAL LADY AND A LOT OF LOVE FOR HER FAMILY AND LIFE SHE WILL MISS BY ALL. MAY THE LORD BE WITH YOU.

DIANA MILLIGAN, TRUMANN

January 3, 2017

"Wood Family: So sorry for your loss. Melbawas a good friend of mine. In years past she loved to ride our bus to the Casino. May sherest in peace and God Bless you, her family.Patsy Gerber

Paatsy Gerber, Jonesboro

January 3, 2017

"So very sorry for your loss, may God Bless you as you remember your mom and the many memories you have.

Ron & Kay Massey, Jonesboro

January 3, 2017

"Prayers for comfort for the family.

Jackie and Paula McHalffey, Trumann, Arkansas

January 3, 2017

"We are so very sorry for your loss.

Donna heard, Trumann

January 2, 2017

"Condolences Barry for the passing of your mother. You will be in our prayers.

Cliff Slinkard, Hogeye Arkansas

January 2, 2017

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the Wood family.

Jessica Brain Foreman (Lil' Brain), Fayetteville, AR

January 2, 2017

"So sorry for your loss. She was a great lady

Danny and Donna pippinger, Trumann,ark

January 2, 2017

"So sorry for your loss.

Pat Qualls, Lake City, At 72437

January 2, 2017

"Goodbye to a long time family friend. Rest in peace.We send our sincere condolences to Barry, Susie and the entire Wood family. We are unable to attend Melba's funeral but please know that she and the family are in our prayers.

Joe & Wanda Crozier, Crossville,Tennessee

January 2, 2017