Melba Ruth Chambers Maneth of Cottonwood passed away on June 5, 2010. She was born in Garland Prairie (Parks), Arizona on August 21, 1924 and moved with her family to Cottonwood at the age of 2. She was a long time employee in the school nurse's office of the Cottonwood Oak Creek School District. She was a member of VFW Auxiliary, Civic Center, Clemenceau Heritage Museum and Methodist Church. She is survived by her son J. Michael Maneth of Whittier, CA, daughter Martha Jo Maneth of Tempe, granddaughters Yoli Maneth, Paulden, AZ, Lisa Olague, North Ridge, CA and 4 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband J. F. Maneth and son Murat Maneth. Private services are planned. An online guestbook is available at www.westcottfuneralhome.com