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BORN
1925
DIED
2014
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Melda Bigham Obituary
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 pm on Thursday, November 6, 2014 from the Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home in Schulenburg.
Interment will be in the San Jacinto Cemetery in Houston, Texas, at 2:30 pm on Friday afternoon.
Survivors include: daughter-Joyce Orsak and husband Mark of Andrews, Texas; son-Ken Bigham and wife Carmen of Schulenburg, Texas; sisters-Katherine Blackwood and Vera Lehmann of Oklahoma; 7 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and 2 great great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Lorraine Wynn Miller; husband, EJ; and 3 sons.
Memories and Condolences
for Melda Bigham
Sheree Rodgers
November 8, 2014
Even though she was my great aunt, I first met her as my piano teacher at age 7. That probably was not the first time but it is the first I can recall. Joy and I were only about 6 months apart in age, we quickly became close friends for many years. Joy and I would sit up late and do the messiest, most ridiculous things. I would have never thought of those things at home because I knew my own mother would LOUDLY object. We would melt crayons in a pan on the stove, then pour them into empty salt shakers, find a shoestring and drop it in as a wick and let it dry til morning. I was sure we would be in big trouble after Aunt Melda saw the mess. But, no. She would cook us breakfast--sometimes serve it to us in bed.
Once Joy and I found the food coloring and made LOTS of green eggs. We got sick looking at them and threw them away. No telling how many eggs we wasted.
Aunt Melda taught me so much about class, and grace, and love and faith. No matter what tragedy--she continued to walk in the Word of God. She kept her eye on the prize that is promisted in God's word. She loved her family like no one I have ever seen.
I am sad that we cannot exchange emails any more. But I am happy when I just think about her reunion with Uncle Evans, baby David, Robert and Paul.
And something tells me she is going to have fried oysters all cooked up and ready when I get there! Love you Aunt Melda. Thank you serving Him. You left behind a beautiful legacy. Sheree
Carol Lehman
November 7, 2014
Loving thoughts are with you all today. My memories of Aunt Melda are as a talented, intelligent, kind, compassionate and faith-filled person. Very special.
Carol
November 6, 2014
Mamaw was a loving and giving person.
My thoughts and prayers for comfort are
with you during this time of need.
Deborah Orsak
Betty Thomas
November 6, 2014
My love and prayers for all of Ms. Melda's family and friends. You've been in my thoughts, especially this evening.
Love u Mamaw
Rhonda Bigham-Throckmorton
November 5, 2014
Happy Birthday Mamaw! I know you are in full celebration with Papaw and your boys now healthy and whole... You fought the good fight, you ran the race with perseverance ... You are free! Watch over us! ---love your great grandson, Eli James
Floyd Bigham
November 5, 2014
Mamaw
I love you and miss you
Floyd
November 5, 2014
Happy Birthday Mom
You must be celebrating with the boys and Dad now.
Wish I could be there
Love you so much.
Joyce
Laurie Sassin
November 5, 2014
I am so Blessed I had the opportunity to know and care for Mrs Bigham She was a true sweetheart. May you 'll find hope & comfort during this difficult time------ "Those we have loved will live on in our hearts & memories forever".
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