Ella Rich

Ella Rich age 67 of Smithville, passed away Thursday night at NHC HealthCare Center in Smithville. She was born December 4, 1949 to her parents, the late Isaac Richard and Ruth Arrie West Melton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donnie Rich; 2 brothers, Harlon and James Melton; 1 sister, Anna Belle “Ann” Young. Ella was a faithful member of the Mt. Hope The Baptist Church and was a retired Daycare Provider and Homemaker. She leaves to cherish her memories 2 children, Kevin (Nikole) Rich of Meridianville, AL and Kortny (Eric) Blaylock of Sparta; 5 grandchildren, Landin, Dylin, and Masin Rich, Brooklynn and Brody Blaylock; 1 brother, Carlon (Mainell) Melton of Smithville and 1 sister, Eva (Dennis) Roller of Dowelltown; several nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and church family also survive. Funeral services will be Sunday, April 2, 2017 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bros. Frank Randolph and Garry McBride officiating and interment to follow in DeKalb Memorial Gardens. Visitation with the family will be on Saturday 1PM until 8 PM and Sunday 9:AM until the time of the service at 2 PM. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.