Melba Patterson

Graveside services for Melba Jean Patterson, 72, of Lubbock will be at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 18, 2010 in Resthaven Memorial Park with the Reverend Bruce Cotton officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Sanders Funeral Home.

She left this world on December 15, 2010.

Melba was born October 30, 1938 in Lubbock, TX to Charles and Bessie Potter. She graduated from Lubbock High School in 1956. She married Royce Edward Patterson on June 7, 1965 in Tahoka, TX. Melba worked for thirty-two years as a bookkeeper for Caprock Metal Works.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband on November 14, 1990; a daughter, Vickie Jackson, on July 22, 2006; and a brother, Billy Charles Potter, on August 31, 2002. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Those left to cherish her memories include her daughter, Sharla Ann Abbott; grandchildren, Jeremy and Brenda Jackson, Jessica and Daniel Irwin, Jaala and Brandon Weingartner, Jonathan Abbott; great grandchildren, Logan Weingartner, Kai Weingartner, Libby Irwin and Baby Jackson on the way.

Nana’s greatest joy in life was her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.