Melba Doris Mathis Smith

Melba Doris Lewis Mathis Smith- 96 of Lakeland, Georgia passed away on Friday, August 11, 2023, at the Lakeland Convalescent Villa after a brief illness. She was born on March 27, 1927 in Berrien County, GA to the late William Marshall Lewis and Versie Lee Warren Lewis. Ms. Melba was a homemaker, loved cooking for her family, especially her grandchildren, and loved to go clothes shopping. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her Husband, Curtis Mathis, 2 sons, Donnie Ray Mathis & Charles Mathis.
Survivors include:
Son & Daughter-in-law, Jerry Mathis (Suzanne) of Lakeland, Georgia, Daughter-in-law, Teresa Mathis of Ray City, Georgia, Daughter-in-law, Debra Webb of Nashville, Georgia, 4 grandchildren; Christie Strickland (Curt) of Ray City, Georgia, Marc Mathis (Stephanie) of Alapaha, Georgia, Curt Mathis (Crystal) of Lakeland, Georgia, Brooke Mathis of Lakeland, Georgia & 5 Great-Grandchildren
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday August 14, 2023, in the Poplar Springs Missionary Baptist Church in Berrien County with burial following in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to services. Kind words and expressions of sympathy can be left for the family at www.musicfuneralservices.com . The Smith family is being served by the professional and caring staff of Music Funeral Services of Lakeland.