Marjorie Jean Melton

marjorie melton
Marjorie Jean Melton, 90, of Linden passed away January 25, 2017. Ms. Melton was born February 10, 1926 in Iron Mountain, Michigan to Maurice Nylander and Lucille Fountain Nylander. Marjorie was a Baptist by faith and a lifetime member of the Ladies Auxiliary at the VFW.

Survivors include one daughter, Cindy Corbett (Sterling) of Linden, TX.; five sons, Jimmy Havens (Elda) of Hewitt, TX., Robert Havens (Nita) of Linden, TX., Raymond Havens (Carolyn) of Katy, TX., Lewis Melton (Toni) of Linden, TX., Terry Melton (Karen) of Linden, TX.; one sister-in-law, Mary Fore of Texarkana, TX.; twenty-one grandchildren; fifty-four great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 40 years, James Lewis Melton; three sisters and two brothers.

The family would like to say a special thank you to Heritage Hospice, Krinda Gunter and Kortney Landreneaux.

Services will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 28, 2017 at the First Baptist Church in Linden with Bro. Jackie Stanfield officiating. Burial to follow in the New Colony Cemetery under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Linden.

There will be a time of visitation from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., Friday evening at the funeral home.

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  1. Our most sincere thoughts and prayers are with the family during this most difficult time. May the sweet comfort of Our Lord bless you with His Amazing Grace.

  2. Our condolences to this precious family. May you feel the presence and comfort of our Heavenly Father in the days to come. Terry & Paula Elders

  3. Love you daddy and the rest of the Melton clan. Sorry I won't be able to make this weekend but I'm sending all my love and thoughts.–Jessica

  4. Family and friends of Mrs. Melton; may you have the peace of The Comforter (1 Corinthians 1:3) to carry you through your grief; as well as the comfort of good memories as you celebrate the life of one especially strong. (Psalm 90:10) Our Heavenly Father cares for you.


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