Photo courtesy of Hicks Mortuary - Center
Dec 25, 1935 - Oct 16, 2025
Ms. Melba Jean you were always so polite to me whenever l would see you abroad.
Very polite and well mannered ELDER.
Thank you for being a positive role model.
Sincerely,
Bridgette Calhoun
And
Mi'Amor Stansberry
Bridgette Calhoun
October 21, 2025 | TX | Family
So sorry for your loss did not know her personally but she was always so sweet I use to give garage sales a lot and she would always come to them prayers for the family
Doris Martin
October 21, 2025 | Center, TX | Acquaintance
Hicks Mortuary is announcing funeral service for Mrs. Melba Jean Harper Patton (89) of Center, Texas. Mrs. Melba Jean Patton was born to the late Elzie Harper and Bethena Nobles Harper on December 25, 1935, in Center, Texas. Mrs. Patton died at Nacogdoches Memorial in Nacogdoches, Texas on October 16, 2025. Graveside services will be held on October 25, 2025, at 2:00PM at Thompson Cemetery in Shelbyville, Texas. Mrs. Patton was of Baptist faith and a member of St Paul Baptist Church in Center, Texas.
Mrs. Melba Jean Patton is survived by:
Sons: Lenard Patton (Rounney) of Garland, Texas; Frederick Patton of Center, Texas; and Roger Patton of Center, Texas
Brother: Curtis Harper of Center, Texas
Sisters: Eria Johnson (Charles); Lula Mae Moore (Zebedee); Cora Williams (Benny); and Shirley Dupree (James)
Committal: Thompson Cemetery Shelbyville, Texas
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