Melba Joyce Lankford, 67, of Bruceville, passed away Saturday, June 8 at her residence. Graveside services will be 4 pm Tuesday, June 11 at Lorena Cemetery with Rev. Gary Parker officiating. Mrlba was born November 13, 1945 in Waco. She was a homemaker who loved fishing and the outdoor. She was preceded in death by a son, David Bell; and two brothers, Tommy Weaver and Johnny Barry. Survivors include her husband, Jimmy Lankford; daughters, Melissa Smith, Cindy Bell and Deborah DeLaRosa; sons, John Henry Gervais and Tommy Bell; sister, Noma Biles; brother, Roger Berry; and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.