Melba Jean Forbes
Melba Jean Forbes, 86, of Plant City, died May 16, 2016.
A native of Pelham, Alabama, Mrs. Forbes was the daughter of George and Pansy Lawrence Cox. She was a veteran of the Air Force Reserves, serving in Korea. She worked for Lakeland Hospital for 18 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dixie Leon Forbes.
She is survived by her son, Leon “Buddy” Lamarr Forbes; daughter, Dixie Forbes-Gorby; brother, Edward Cox (Lupe); sisters-in-law, Winnie Cox and Sandra Beckham Cox; grandchildren, Dennis Bartlett and Stephen Forbes; and many nieces and nephews who loved and cared for her.
A memorial service was held May 21, at Eastside Baptist Church in Plant City. She will be interred with her husband at Florida National Cemetery at a later date.
Online condolences may be made at HaughtFuneralHome.com.
