SALLEY - Mrs. Melba Hallman Jeffcoat, 81, entered into rest with her Lord and Savior August 26, 2013.
Mrs. Jeffcoat is survived by her children; W. R. "Bill" Hames, Jr. (Dottie) and Cathy Willis (Joe E., Jr.) , Richard Jeffcoat (Phyllis) , Larry Jeffcoat, and Mark Jeffcoat, grandchildren; Dr. April Hames (Dr. Gregg Talente), Jason Hames, Richie Smith (Holly), Ansley Welchel (David), Jonathan Jeffcoat (A J), and Michael Jeffcoat (Pamela), and great grandchildren: Noah Smith, Jameson Welchel and Selah Welchel.
Mrs. Jeffcoat was born in Aiken County, the daughter of the late Jerue Burt and Zalie Johnson Hallman. She was also preceded in death by her husband; Jazie Jeffcoat, daughter; Jeannie Smith, brothers; J. B. Hallman, Jr., Ferrell B. Hallman, Terrell Hallman, Harry Hallman and Cecil Hallman. Mrs. Jeffcoat was a member of Rocky Grove Baptist Church.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 6 pm to 8 pm in the chapel of Blizzard Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be Wednesday at 4 pm in the Rocky Grove Baptist Church. The Rev. John O’Cain is officiating. Burial will be in the Salley Oakview cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Alzheimer's Association (Rocky Grove Walkers) 3223 Sunset Blvd, Suite 100 West Columbia, SC 29169 (www.alz.org/sc). The family expresses their grateful appreciation to all that helped in caring for Ms. Melba.