Melba Duckett Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Melba Duckett, 74, passed away Friday, May 19, 2017 at her home in Joplin. Melba was born July 23, 1942 in Carthage to Herbert Crow and Ilene “Stiles” Crow. Melba was a lifetime resident of Carthage, a homemaker . . . and The World’s Best Crappie Jig Tie-er. Melba was united in marriage to Glenn Duckett Jr. on February 11, 1972 in Carthage; he preceded her in death January 29, 2007. Melba is survived by one son Glenn Duckett III and wife Amanda of Diamond, two daughters: Pennie Channel of Carl Junction and Sandy Maxwell and her partner Billy Russow; four sisters: Delores Tatum and Sue Slaughter of Joplin, Janett Crow of Miami, Oklahoma and Debbie Smith and husband Richard of Carl Junction. She is also survived by eight grandchildren: Clint Holland, Matt Maxwell, Ryan Green, Clayton Norwood, Huntyr Duckett, Ethan Duckett, Kynlee Duckett and Teegan Duckett; seven great grandchildren: Layton Green, Lincoln Green, Ezra Green, Syler Maxwell, Crew Holland, Lillie Norwood and Payton Norwood. Melba is preceded in death by one brother, Darrell Crow. Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at Park Cemetery in Carthage. Arrangements are under the direction of Ulmer Funeral Home.

Melba Duckett

July 23, 1942 - May 19, 2017