Melba Jean Keiningham was born in Waco, Texas on December 7, 1942 to Arthur & Johnnie Mae Woodruff and passed away on June 22, 2020.
She spent her formative years in Bellmead, Texas and attended La Vega High School where she met and later married her high school sweetheart Frank Keiningham Jr. Melba loved to play Canasta with her lifelong friends every Tuesday and to laugh with her son and grandson as often as possible.
She is preceded in death by both of her parents, her sister Betty and her beloved husband Frank.
She is survived by her son Kevin, his wife Erika and her grandson Curtis.
A small graveside service will be held for immediate family only in the coming weeks.
In lieu of flowers we ask that donations be made to a Mental Health charity of your choice.
Condolences(12)
Brenda L Beebe
Electra, TX Friday, March 5, 2021 God bless the love Melba and Frank taught in their lives. May God touch Kevin , Erika and Curtis in special way.All my love and prayers.
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Benny
Georgetown, TX Thursday, July 2, 2020 Melba was one of the nicest ladies I have ever known. She was always so sweet, meek and lady like all the time. Her eyes twinkled and she looked like a little puppy you just wanted to cuddle. She attended all of our class functions so we're going to miss that sweet smile every time we meet.Dorothy Cook
China Spring, TX Thursday, July 2, 2020 I have many happy memories of spending time at the Woodruff home in my childhood . My family, the Whittaker's, attended the Calvary Baptist Church with the Woodruffs. Melba and Betty were so kind to a younger girl who looked up to them and wanted to be just like them. They respected their Mother and Father, who were wonderful Christian people. My sympathy and condolences to Melba's Son & his Family.Teresa Reisinger
Springtown, TX Monday, June 29, 2020 Prayers for her familyDovie Burrow
Waco, TX Monday, June 29, 2020 We are going to miss you. We have had some good times. It was great to get to know you better since our high school days.Michael and Vicki Metcalf
Waco, TX Monday, June 29, 2020 Psalm 34:18The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
Matthew 5:4
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
We Love you Aunt Melba give Uncle Frank a hug for me.
Mack Patrick
May, TX Monday, June 29, 2020 She was one gracious, wonderful lady. She will be missed by many. I truly miss her and her feelings for others.Robin & Bill Liebe
Waco, TX Sunday, June 28, 2020 Prayers and hugs for her family! She was a beautiful soul and she is missed!Bonnie Pace
Plano, TX Saturday, June 27, 2020 Kevin, Your mom and I were good friends. I was a bridesmaid in her wedding. I was so shocked to hear of her passing.Bonnie
Meagan Dyer
Dallas, TX Friday, June 26, 2020 So sorry for your loss. Melba was a special lady with a kind heart. She will be missed.Michael Bailey and Christy Bailey
Salem, WI Thursday, June 25, 2020 We are so sorry for your loss.Bonnie Pace
Plano, TX Wednesday, June 24, 2020 Kevin, please email me about your mother. She and I were friends from high school.