Melba Jean Parker Anderson, a devoted woman of faith and family, transitioned from this life on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at 2:15 p.m. at Courtland Terrace, Gastonia NC. Born on June 7, 1948, in Cleveland County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Mr. Hiawatha Parker and Mrs. Martha Duncan Parker.

Memorial Service on Saturday; April 25, 2026 at St. Stephens AME Zion Church, Gastonia at 1:30 with visitation beginning at 1:00 p.m.