Melba Geraldine Burks, 89, of New Blaine, Arkansas passed away February 2, 2020. She was born October 30, 1930 in Rolla, Arkansas to the late Louis Wilford Nix and Hazel James (Fitzhugh) San Nicolas. Family will hold memorial service at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Smith-Benton Funeral Home. Online guestbook: www.SmithFamilyCares.com.