Melba Joyce Martin Coltrane

Melba Joyce Martin Coltrane, age 73, of Pulaski County, Virginia, passed away at Lewis Gale Hospital Montgomery following a short illness on August 10, 2026. She was born on May 30, 1953.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William Daniel Coltrane. When Danny passed, a large part of Melba’s heart went with him, and she carried his memory with her always.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, Richmond R. Martin and Faye Bailey Martin; her sister, Janice Martin; three brothers, Ronald Martin, Jerry Martin, and Harold Martin; and her nephew, Tommy Martin.

She was further preceded in death by her brothers-in-law, Gary Coltrane and Jack Thatcher.

SHE IS SURVIVED BY

Daughter Ellen Coltrane Greene (Mark Dalton)
Grandchildren: Emma-Kate Jones (Jacob) of Boone, North Carolina, and William Spencer Greene of Radford, Virginia
Stepdaughter: Christie Coltrane Sexton of Pulaski, VA
Sister:*Becky Thatcher and Becky’s children: Erin Hudson (Elijah Nester)
Matthew Hudson (Danielle) of Charlottesville, VA

Brothers:Robert Martin (Donna) and David Martin (Margaret)
Close Friend: Sharon Kinder

Melba spent many years working for the Pulaski County Treasurer’s Office before joining her husband at their business, Coltrane Welding and Fabrication.

Though she will be deeply missed, her family finds comfort in knowing she is reunited with her husband Danny that she loved so dearly.

GRAVESIDE SERVICE
A graveside service will be held at 2pm on Friday, August 14th at Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin, Virginia for anyone who wishes to attend.