Melba Delores Tensley Greene, 78, of Lenoir, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at her residence following a period of declining health.

Melba was born September 18, 1946 in Burke County to the late John Henry Tensley and Blanche Little Tensley. She was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church and retired from the furniture industry.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Edgar Ray Greene; son-in-law, Kelly Tomlinson; grandson, Brandon Dula; brothers, Ricky Tensley and John Henry Tensley; sisters, Tonya Cook and Teresa Miller; and brother-in-law, Billy Hamby.

She is survived by her son, Eddie Ray Greene and wife Lora; daughter, Tammy Ann Tomlinson; grandchildren, Steven Dula, Stephanie Kirby and husband Josh, Donna Shaver and husband Adam, and Donald Abernathy; and great-grandchildren, Eli Kirby, Macie Kirby, Taryn Shaver, Brandon Dula, James Porter, and Aubrey Shaver. Also surviving are her brothers, Lawrence Tensley, and Terry Tensley; sisters, Janice Hamby, and Debra Branch and husband John; and sister-in-law, Christine Tensley.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM at Lakeview Baptist Church with Rev. Kenny Baker officiating.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the church prior to the service on Wednesday.

Memorials may be made to Lakeview Baptist Church at 4744 Lakeview Acres Rd, Valdese, NC 28690.

Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory in Valdese is assisting the family.