Ms. Melba Ruth Gazaway Sloan, 91, of Resaca, Georgia, departed this life on Tuesday evening, April 24, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 5, 1926 in Dalton, GA, a daughter of the late Andy Edward and Tommie Carder Gazaway. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Reed Sloan, son , Randy Sloan, siblings, Robert Gazaway, Jack Gazaway, Bernard Gazaway, Leonard Gazaway, Ola Mae Gazaway, Syble Gazaway.

She is survived by her children and spouses, Marlene and Frank Brown of Dalton, GA, Gayle Bramlett, Mark and Patricia Sloan of Resaca, GA; sisters, Margaret Roberts, Beatrice Stephens of Dalton, GA; ten grandchildren, twenty three great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Service to celebrate the life of Ms. Melba Ruth Gazaway Sloan will be held Saturday April 28, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. from the Resaca Church of Christ with Minister Ross Jordan and Minister Jule Medders officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m. on Friday.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.pondersfuneralhome.com .
Arrangements by, Ponders Melrose Chapel 138 Melrose Drive Dalton, GA 30721, 706-226-4002
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