Melba Wilkerson Lowery, 85, a resident of Georgiana, Ala., passed away on July 18. A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. on July 20 at Georgiana Church of Christ with Minister Peter Cooper officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery with Johnson Funeral Home directing arrangements. Ms. Lowery is preceded in death by her husband, Norman Lee Lowery. Survivors include: daughter, Rebecca (Ira) McLain, Camden, Ala.; sons, Royce (Vivan) Lowery, Norman (Eunice) Lowery, all of Georgiana, Ala.; sister-in-law, Mildred Wilkerson, Texas; seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Online condolences may be made at www.johnsongeorgiana.com.