Melba A. Garner 88, of McConnelsville passed away November 3, 2024 at her home.  She was born September 25, 1936 in Charleston, West Virginia the daughter of the late James Ray and Wava Casto Ray. She was retired from Malta Manufacturing and a member of Tabor Ridge Church of Christ. She is survived by two grandchildren, Donna C. McDonie and Laura Rosario;  three great grandchildren; nephew Bryan Ray. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Garner; two sons, Douglas Garner and Kevin Garner;  sister, Janet Ansel; brothers, Bobby Ray, Charles Ray, Danny Ray, Robert Ray.  Graveside services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Friday, November 8, 2024 at Malta Cemetery. Miller-Huck Funeral Home in McConnelsville is entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.miller-huck.com.