Melba Jordan Gadd, 90, Germantown, TN passed away Wednesday, December 11 ^th . She was born on March 13, 1929, in Ashland, MS. She attended Holmes Junior College on a basketball scholarship, where she earned a degree in education. She later worked at The Hutchison School as the Administrative Assistant to the Headmaster for many years. Melba was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, and a faithful member of Kirby Woods Baptist Church. She loved serving others and warmed the hearts of many through her delicious cooking. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Elbert "Buddy" Gadd. She is survived by sons Steve and his wife Debbie of Germantown, TN, and Ronnie of Franklin, TN, 3 grandchildren, Stefanie Morris (Matt), Whitney Shroyer (Dean), Rachael Gadd, and 4 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother, Joe Jordan (Linda), and a sister, Carolyn Oliphant and 4 nieces and nephews. Visitation will be at Forest Hill Funeral Home, 2440 Whitten Road, on Saturday, December 14 ^th at 1 pm followed by the funeral service at 2 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.