Melba Jean Storey, age 73 of Rutherford, Tennessee, passed away from this life on Saturday, August 25, 2012, at her home. Funeral services for Mrs. Storey will be conducted on Monday, August 27, 2012, at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of Karnes & Son Funeral Home of Rutherford with Bro. Garrett Sweeney and Bro. Tom Spellings officiating. Interment will follow in Salem Cemetery of Rutherford, Tennessee.
She was born September 17, 1938, in Weakley County, Tennessee; the daughter of the late Sammie and Lillian Workman Sims. She retired as a secretary for Army Recruiting Station in Milan, a loving wife and mother. She is survived by her husband, Robert Storey; one son, Rodlin Storey (Charolette); one daughter, Camie Cantrell (Jeremy); three grandchildren, Harley Storey, Tabitha Reynolds, and Patrick Reynolds; one brother, Harold Loyd Sims (Janice).
The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. on Sunday, August 26, 2012. Karnes & Son Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Melba Jean Storey.