Melba Faye Clayton Jackson

Melba Faye Jackson was born March 26th, 1947, in Ramer, Tennessee to Snyder Clayton and Jewell Irene Clayton. She was a member of Antioch Church of Christ in Ramer, Tennessee and was united in marriage to William Monroe (Bill) Jackson on April 6th, 1968. Melba was a career waitress who loved her family, bright jewelry, and a good shopping trip.

Mrs. Jackson went peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, August 14, 2025 in Selmer, Tennessee at the age of 78 years, 20 weeks, and 1 day.

She is survived by her two daughters, Kim Petty and husband Todd Petty of Jackson, Tennessee and Jennifer Jackson and partner Eddie Whirley of Ramer, Tennessee; four grandchildren: Sara Nixon and husband Corey Nixon of Selmer, Tennessee, Caitlin Brooks and husband David Brooks of Middleton, Tennessee, Allie Ballard and husband Brayden Ballard of Savannah, Tennessee, and Jackson Petty of Jackson, Tennessee; 7 great grandchildren; a brother, Timothy Snyder Clayton and wife Debbie Clayton, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.