Melba-Patton-Obituary

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Melba Jean Patton

Dec 25, 1935 - Oct 16, 2025

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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

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

Obituary

Melba's Obituary

 

 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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