Obituary of Melba Smith

Melba Jean Craig Smith, age 77, of Moneta, Virginia, passed away February 4, 2014. Melba was preceded in death by her parents, Allen Steger Craig and Josephine Lucy Powers Craig, and her brother, Douglas Craig. Melba retired from Bedford County Public Schools after 22 years where she served as cafeteria manager of Staunton River Middle School, Moneta VA. She was a member of Smith Mountain Lake Quilters Guild, Peaksview Square Dancers and Smith Mountain Lake Square Dancers. Mrs. Smith was also a member of Morgans Baptist Church, Moneta VA. Melba loved to sew, knit, quilt, and crochet. She was devoted to her husband, children and grandchildren. Melba cherished her time with her only sister Marie. Melba is survived by her high school sweetheart and loving husband of over 57 years, Ted R. Smith, Sr. (SMSgt USAF, Retired), three adoring children including Rev. Ted R. Smith, Jr. (Sylvia) of Keysville, VA, Cheryl L. Smith-Clifton (Don) of Moneta VA, and Steve K. Smith (Jaci) of Moneta VA; her sister, Marie Morgan of Coeburn VA, and brother, Donnie Craig, Bedford VA. Melba also leaves behind eleven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, three nieces, and three nephews. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 2050 Langhorne Road, Suite 201, Lynchburg, VA 24501. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at 11 AM at Morgans Baptist Church with Rev. Rick Mallory officiating. Interment will be held in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 6 until 8 PM at Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford.