Melba Darlene Smith Carroll was born December 9, 1963 in Lawrenceburg to the late J.W. Smith and Barbara Kelley Gambrell. She was the Valedictorian of her graduating class in 1983 and enjoyed drawing. Ms. Carroll departed this life on Sunday, September 17, 2023 making her stay in this life some 59 years, nine months, and nine days.

She is survived by her son, Jonathan Carroll and wife Sandy of Waynesboro; three sisters, Diane Smith of Waynesboro, Deborah Brewer of Lawrenceburg, and Dana Davis and husband Kevin of Hohenwald; one brother, Jeffery Smith of Lawrenceburg; three grandchildren, Makenzie Carroll, Jaycee Carroll, and Brantley Carroll; and one great grandchild, Jamison Carroll.

She is preceded in death byher father, J.W. Smith; one son, Jeremy Carroll; and one daughter, Amanda Carroll.

Visitation was held on Thursday, September 21, 2023 until service time at North Highland Church of Christ. Funeral Services with Bobby Carroll officiating followed. Internment followed in the North Highland Cemetery.