Melva Jean Nunn

In Loving Memory of Melva Jean Nunn In Jehovah’s Loving Memory Melva Jean Nunn was born to Delores Jean Betzing and Charles Melvin Hodge, and from early on she was known for her gentle heart, kindness, and steadfast love for Jehovah her God. Born on March 26, 1963, Melva Jean lost her mother when she was just three years old, a profound loss that shaped her early life. She later experienced the heartbreak of losing her father in August 2000, yet she continued to live with resilience, grace, and unwavering faith. Melva Jean’s faith was the foundation of her life. She dedicated her life to Jehovah through baptism in July of 1992. She loved Jehovah deeply and found great joy in sharing His word with others. The ministry was not just something she did — it was a part of who she was. She took every opportunity to share encouragement, comfort, and hope, reflecting the loving qualities of her Creator in all she did. She lived each day with quiet faith, guided by the assurance that Jehovah’s promises never fail. Melva Jean looked forward to the time when “death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore.” — Revelation 21:4 Melva Jean was a devoted mother to Tiffany, Darrell (little Darrell), and Latisha. Wanting to be just like her own mother, Melva Jean chose to wait five years before having children and began her journey into motherhood at 21 years old. Melva Jean’s greatest desire was for her children to love Jehovah as she did. Even through the heartbreak of losing her beloved son Darrell (little Darrell) at just 21 years old after a short battle with cancer, Melva Jean’s faith never wavered. In her own words, she said the loss nearly killed her — that a part of her died along with him. Yet Melva Jean knew she had to continue living for her two girls. Melva Jean found strength in Jehovah’s promises and hope in the resurrection, trusting completely that she would see her son again in the Paradise to come. Melva Jean shared an unbreakable bond with her daughters, Tiffany and Latisha, and often said she was “joined at the hip” to them. Their closeness was a constant source of joy, strength, and deep love in her life. Melva Jean was also blessed with grandkids whom she loved more than life itself, and her face lit up with pure joy whenever she spoke of them or held them close. Melva Jean was preceded in death by her former husband, Darrell Haney Jr. Though they attended different schools, they met when she was just 15 years old and quickly fell in love. In a story they both loved to tell, he jokingly said he was going to light her on fire, flicked his lighter, and caught Melva Jean’s fringed shorts on fire — a moment they always laughed about as being love at first “light.” Not long after, she married him at just 16 years old. From their union they were blessed with two children, Tiffany and Darrell (little Darrell). Though they later divorced and each eventually remarried, both Melva Jean and Darrell often said the love they shared in their youth was a once-in-a-lifetime kind of love. Darrell always said she was the one that got away. She later remarried, and was also preceded in death by her husband, Mark Nunn, who passed after a short battle with cancer in 2017. They shared 25 years together, and from that marriage they were blessed with a daughter, Latisha. She also cherished her sister Lavon and her brother Charlie, along with all her family and dear friends who brought joy to her life. Her laughter, thoughtfulness, and sincere love touched many hearts. Those who knew Melva Jean will remember her calm strength, her comforting words, and her ability to make everyone feel cared for. Melva Jean never let anyone leave her house hungry, and she had a heart so big that she never met a stranger — everyone felt welcome and loved in Melva Jean’s presence. Above all else, what Melva Jean wanted to be remembered for was her deep love for Jehovah, and for her children and grandchildren. To her, true success was not measured by earthly things, but by the love she gave, the faith she lived by, and the lives she touched. She believed wholeheartedly that a life spent loving God and family was a life truly well-lived. Until that day, we hold her close in our hearts — a faithful servant of Jehovah, a loving mother and sister, and a woman whose faith and kindness will forever be remembered. “Her children arise and call her blessed.” – Proverbs 31:28 Poem: True Success One hundred years from now, It won’t matter what car I drove, What kind of house I lived in, How much I had in my bank account, Nor what my clothes looked like; But the world may be a little better Because I was important in the life Of a child.

Melva Jean Nunn

March 26, 1963 - October 5, 2025