Melba Diane Eidson

Melba Diane Eidson age 82 of Gainesville Ga. Crossed over to Her Heavenly life on October 19, 2026. She was born in february 1944 in Chamblee Ga. and grew up in Sandy Springs Ga.

Melba learned to play the Piano at Sentel Baptist Church and enjoyed playing her own piano that she bought with money earned while doing summer work. She loved to work in the Garden whether it was growing Flowers or Vegetables. Melba devoted her life to being a Mother and Homemaker and wife of Billy, her husband for over 60 years. She loved Football and was a big fan of the Georgia Bulldogs and the Atlanta Falcons. She was an ardent lover of animals and would always have a Dogs around and would feed anything that looked to be in need.

She was preceded in death by her son Christopher Lee Eidson and parents Russell and Eunice Childers and brother Marshal Childers.

She is survived by her husband of over 60 years Billy, and daughter Laura and son in law John Lietch, Sister, Sandra Hardeman of Blueridge Georgia, Brothers in Law Kenneth Eidson of Hampton Georgia, Jimmy Eidson of Canton Georgia, Ronald Eidson of Decatur Tennessee and Sister in law Rita Peeples of Riverdale Georgia and Grandchildren Megan, Josh, Elizabeth, Savannah and Felicia and 5 Great Grandchildren, many Nieces and Nephews, all of them loved dearly.

The Family will receive Family and Friends on Friday October 23, 2026 from 11am to 1pm. Funeral services will be held immediately after visitation in the Chapel, Rev.Tom Allen offiating, Interment will follow at Macedonia Memorial Park at Canton Funeral Home and Cemetery at Macedonia Memorial Park, 10655 E Cherokee Dr, Canton, GA 30115