Melba Jean Cummins, 74, of St. Peters, Mo., died on Thursday, July 13, 2006, at NHC Healthcare Center of St. Charles, Mo.

She was born Thursday, Sept. 3, 1931, in Pollard, the daughter of the late Ernest and Thelma Underwood Janes.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles D. Cummins; a sister, Phyllis Irene Janes; and one brother, Phillip Janes.

Survivors include her stepmother, Irene Janes of Columbia, Mo., two sons; Mike Cummins of St. Peters, Mo., and Patrick Cummins of Zenia, Ohio; three sisters, Marie Wong of Campbell, Calif., Karen Blackmore of Columbia, Mo., and Willie Jo Metz, Jackson, Miss.; and a brother, Eric Janes of Belleville, Ill.; three grandchildren, Kristyna, Jennifer and Timothy; and one great-granddaughter, Saphron.

Funeral services were held at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 15, 2006, at Stygar Mid Rivers Funeral Home in St. Charles, Mo., with Thomas Bennett officiating. Burial followed on Sunday, July 16, in New Hope Cemetery at Pollard, with Brother Gary Hancock officiating.

Hoggard and Sons Funeral Home of Piggott was in charge of the graveside service.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.