Melba Jean Platt

Melba Jean Platt obituary, Jacksonville, FL

Melba Jean Platt

Melba Platt Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by A.B. Coleman Mortuary on Jan. 23, 2026.
Celebration of Life for Melba Jean Platt will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 2:00PM in the A.B. Coleman Memorial Chapel, 5660 Moncrief Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32209. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 30, 2026 from 12PM-2PM at the mortuary.

Arrangements in the care of:

Coleman Walker Berry Funerals & Cremations

5660 Moncrief Road, Jacksonville, Florida 33209

Ph: 904-768-0507 / Fax: 904-768-0508

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January 30, 2026

Regina Graves posted to the memorial.

January 27, 2026

Pam Toundas posted to the memorial.

January 23, 2026

The Staff of A.B. Coleman Mortuary, Inc. posted to the memorial.

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Regina Graves

January 30, 2026

Our condolences to the family.Mary Williams and Regina Graves

Pam Toundas

January 27, 2026

On behalf of the Prayer Shawl Ministry of St. John the Divine Greek Orthodox Church, I'd like to express our condolences to Melba's family. She was also one of our spiritual family, crocheting hundreds of prayer shawls and lap blankets for those who were sick or grieving and just needed the comforting hug of a prayer shawl. She also made hundreds of hats and scarves for our homeless ministry to bring warmth and comfort to those on the street. Melba was a loving and giving soul who was always concerned for those less fortunate and through her talents brought the peace and the love of Christ with her gifts. She will be greatly missed, but we know she is sharing the heavenly peace and joy our Lord promises to those who love Him. Well done, good and faithful servant! Memory Eternal!

With our sympathies,
Pam Toundas, Rev. Dr. Nicholas Louh and
the St. John the Divine Prayer Shawl Ministry

The Staff of A.B. Coleman Mortuary, Inc.

January 23, 2026

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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