Melva L Kovach

Melva L. France Kovach of Fort Walton Beach, Florida passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at the age of 76. Melva was born on December 20, 1939 in Health, Arkansas to Lemuel M. and Lenora R. Gabbard France. She was preceded in death by both parents and her son Timothy Joseph Kovach. Melva was a champion tennis player in Fort Walton Beach, Florida and managed Condos on the island there in Fort Walton Beach. Melva is survived by her sister Tina Schones; 2 brothers Ernest France Sr. and his wife Lanita, and Samuel W. France; two loving friends in Fort Walton Beach, Florida Heli Bassham and Robert Rice; and many other nephews and loved ones. Graveside services will be held Friday, September 2, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Sunset Cemetery in Winslow, Arkansas under the direction of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home. Condolences may be given online at www.nelsonberna.com.