Barbara June Melott

BARBARA JUNE MELOTT Barbara June (Sanders) Melott took her last breath while on hospice at her daughter's residence on December 23, 2023. Barbara was born August 11, 1939, in Tecumseh, Okla. to Noah Benjamin and Mabel Girldean (Tanner) Sanders. Barbara was one of 13 children of her parents. Barbara's nickname was "Barbie June" and attended Black school and graduated from Bethel High School in 1957. She married her high school sweetheart, Roger Kenneth Melott in Shawnee, Okla., on July 7, 1958. Roger and Barbara had four children during their 29 year marriage and three sons and one daughter: Justin Keith, Roger Allen, Anthony Joe and Rogina Marie. Roger and Barbara divorced in January 1988 and she never remarried. Barbara had nine grandchildren and about 14 great-grandchildren. She is survived by one brother Paul and Jane Sanders of Shawnee; two sons, Roger Melott of Watonga, Okla., Anthony Joe Melott of Springer, Okla.; one daughter and son-in-law, Rogina and Juan Lopez of McLoud, Okla. She is preceded in death by her parents, 12 of her siblings, her former spouse Roger and her first born son Justin Keith Melott. Barbara was a homemaker for many years but also worked many jobs outside the home when needed. She loved to travel and volunteer in many organizations. She volunteered as an American Legion Auxiliary member of Tecumseh Post #260 for the weekly Thursday and Saturday evening dances. She greeted many dancers by collecting their ticket monies and getting a friendly hug and smile for over 25 years. She was loved by all that became her friend. Visitation was 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, December 28, 2023, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, December 29, 2023. Graveside service was 2 p.m. Friday, December 29, 2023, at Brown's Cemetery under the direction of Cooper Funeral Home of Tecumseh.