A funeral service for Melba Jean Gay will be held in the chapel of George H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home, 4140 University Boulevard, South Jacksonville, Florida 32216 on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at 11AM. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral.Melba is preceded in death by her parents; CW and Willie Mae Gay, four brothers; W.J. Gay, Charles (Willie Mae) Gay, Ernest Gay and C.W. (Buzzy) (Nell) Gay. She is survived by sister; Mabel Jo Long. Several nieces, nephews, friends and special friends; Pastor Arlo Williams and Mary Williams.Burial will take place in the Palmetto Cemetery in Brunswick, GA following the service. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to assist her sister with the funeral expenses; Mabel Jo Long at 2009 Deerfield Way, Tunnel Hill, GA 30755..VisitationGeorge H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home (Southside)Saturday, February 08, 202010:00 AM - 11:00 AM4140 University Blvd., So.Jacksonville, FL 32216FuneralGeorge H. Hewell and Son Funeral Home (Southside)Saturday, February 08, 202011:00 AM4140 University Blvd., So.Jacksonville, FL 32216IntermentPalmetto CemeterySaturday, February 08, 20203412 Ross RoadBrunswick, GA 31520