Melba Jane Hicks Davidson

Melba Jane Hicks Davidson, 72, of Austin, Ark. went to be with the Lord Monday, Sept. 6, 2010. She was a retired secretary and a member of Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church. Melba is survived by her husband, Leland Davidson; a son, James Davidson of Austin; a daughter, Sandra Davidson of North Little Rock; a sister, Nadine Simmons of Russellville; and a granddaughter, Jasmine Miller. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Allie Mae Hicks, and her brothers, Gene, Ray, Doyce, and Gary Hicks. Family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010 at Westbrook Funeral Home in Beebe. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery. www.westbrookfuneralhome.com.