Melba Ferguson Sport

Mrs. Melba Ferguson Sport, 99, died peacefully in her home in Newnan, Georgia on Sunday, August 25, 2024. Known to her family as Pebbie since birth, Melba was born in Winnsboro, Louisiana on March 18,1925 to Samuel C. Ferguson and Willie Virginia Dark Ferguson. She was one of four children. Her sister, Blondel Ferguson Whitehead preceded her in death, and she is survived by her brothers S.C. Ferguson, Jr (Sonny) of Oak Grove, Louisiana and Charles David Ferguson of Malvern, Arkansas. After meeting in Miami, Florida where both worked for Delta Airlines, Melba married L.E. (Lee) Sport Jr. from Andalusia, Alabama on May 19, 1951. Together they had three children, Barbara Sport Shafer of Concord, Massachusetts, Greg Sport of Newnan, Georgia and Jay Sport of Carbondale, Colorado. Mrs. Sport's husband, Lee Sport, preceded her in death on August 10, 1991, in Newnan, Georgia. Melba attended school at Louisiana Tech and Georgia State University. After they married the couple relocated to Atlanta where Lee continued his career with Delta Airlines and Melba worked as secretary for Newnan Presbyterian Church and as a librarian. She later worked as the executive assistant to the controller at ITT Rayonier. Melba joined the Newnan Presbyterian church in 1966 and developed a loving devotion to her fellow worshipers, community and friends. She enjoyed participating in activities and providing ongoing service to the church. She especially loved being a member of Monday Morning Circle and received much joy through the fellowship. She served as president of Presbyterian Women and was awarded an Honorary Lifetime Membership in 1988. Melba was a very active member of The Newnan Reading Circle, participating into her nineties. She was an ardent gardener and a long-time member of Newnan's Driftwood Garden Club. Survivors include her children, Barbara Sport Shafer (Paul); Jay Sport (Barbara); and Greg Sport. She was thrilled to have seven grandchildren, Katie Sport Todd (Dave), Caroline Sport, Grace Sport, Mary Paige Sport, Margaret Sport Owens (Shand) and Lee Sport Jr (Reagan), and one great grandchild (Kai Todd). She was preceded in death by her grandson William J. Sport. The family will receive visitors at McKoon Funeral Home in Newnan from 4 to 6 pm on Friday September 6th, 2024. A service will be held at 2:00 pm at the Newnan Presbyterian Church on Saturday, September 7th, 2024 followed by a reception. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Newnan Presbyterian Church. Condolences may be expressed online at www.mckoon.com. McKoon Funeral Home and Crematory 770-253-4580

Melba Ferguson Sport

March 18, 1925 - August 25, 2024