Melba Corley

Melba Marie Corley, 98; Peacefully passed away at her home Monday, June 9, 2025.

Melba was born September 29, 1926 in Springfield, SC. She was the daughter of the late Sidney & Lina Blackwell. She had been a loyal member of Shaws Fork Baptist Church since 1976.

Melba was preceded in death by her husband Lee Corley and her son Ronnie Corley. She is survived by her daughters: Paulette C. Beheler (Danny), Gail C. Martin, Jennifer C. Marranci. Grandchildren; Teri C. Laurence (King), Lee Cheeks (Kim), Christian C. Mathis (Jim Bob), Nick Martin, Jason Corley (Jazmyn), Rebecca M. Whitson (Jason), Angela M. Anderson & Whit Corley (Ainsley). Great Grandchildren; Sydnie Laurence, Sarah Laurence, Taylor C. Scott (Austin), Aden Corley (Brooke), Corley Cheeks, JD Mathis, Emma Mathis, Lilly Sintich, Isak Anderson, Asher Anderson, Memphis Corley, Ellis Corley, & Gains Corley. Great-great Grandchild; Tatum Corley. Other survivors include, Leigh Bradsher and Jimmy Marranci. 

The family will receive friends Friday, June 13th at 10:30 AM at Shellhouse Funeral Home, 924 Hayne Ave SW, Aiken, SC 29801. A celebration of life will be officiated by Reverend Sarah Laurence and King Laurence at 12:00 PM in the chapel. Melba’s grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Interment will follow at Aiken Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to: Life Choice Pregnancy Care Center, www.pregnancyaiken.com SPCA, www.letlovelive.org or The Gifting Tree, www.giftingtree.org

Paulette, Gail & Jennifer would like to extend a special “thank you” to Missy Jones, Louis James, Ellen Wienbeck and Cathy Price who loved and cared for their mother as is she was their own.

SHELLHOUSE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 924 HAYNE AVE., AIKEN, SC 29801