Melba Jean Patton Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Melba Jean Patton of Center, Texas, who passed away at the age of 89, on October 16, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Melba Jean Patton or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Melba may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the echoes of her kindness, the warmth of her embrace, and the light of her enduring love.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Elzie Harper and Bethena Nobles Harper. She is survived by: her sons, Lenard Patton (Rounney) of Garland, Texas, Frederick Patton of Center, Texas and Roger Patton of Center, Texas.; and her siblings, Curtis Harper of Center, Texas., Eria Johnson (Charles), Lula Mae Moore (Zebedee), Cora Williams (Benny) and Shirley Dupree (James).
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 25th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Thompson Cemetery.
