She leaves to cherish her precious memories: two daughters, Virginia Johnson (Emmitt) and Mattie “Tina” Harrell; three grandchildren, Dr. Monica Scott (Ian), Brittany West (Alex), and Melvin Calmes, Jr.; and two great-grandchildren. She is also survived by one sister, Amanda Sykes; one brother-in-law, Herman Fountain Sr.; two devoted nieces, Dr. Bobbie Jones (Terron) and Bobbye Francis Young; and a host of other special nieces, nephews, and other relatives.