Melba Lee Coop Beaty, 86, New Castle, Indiana and a native of Albany, passed away Friday, February 11, 2011 at her residence. She was the wife of the late Bryan Beaty and was also preceded in death by a brother, Tipton Coop.

She is survived by a half-sister, Shirley Coop Hylinski, Columbia, SC and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services were held Friday, February 18, 2011 at Talbott Funeral Home with Bro. David Dorn officiating. Final resting place in Memorial Hill Cemetery. Arrangements made through Talbott Funeral Home of Albany.