Melba Lee Wooden

1926 ∼ 2007

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Melba Lee Wooden, 81, died November 15, 2007, at The Meadows in Orange.

Memorial service will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, November 21, 2007, at North Orange Baptist Church. Reverend Lynn Ashcraft will officiate.

Mrs. Wooden was born February 7, 1926, in Fouke, Arkansas, to Alton and Velma Attaway Griffin.

She is survived by husband, Joe E. Wooden of Orange, daughters, Vickie Landry and husband Randy of Buna, Sandra Cooper and husband Jeff of Orange, son, Jeff Harmon and wife Wendi of New Braunfels, stepdaughter Barbara Seaman and husband Johnny of Deweyville; grandchildren, Dominick Landry, James Hill, Justin Simpson, Brandon Harmon, Blake Harmon, Ben Harmon, Gabrielle Harmon, step grandchildren, John Seaman, Lisa and Theresa Toth; great grandchildren Brooklyn, Chloe and Slade Landry.

Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to: North Orange Baptist Church, 4775 16th St., Orange, TX 77632.

Condolences

Anonymous November 22, 2007

Our deepest sympathy to the family. We will be thinking of Melba this Christmas as she will be spending it with Jesus Christ with a big smile on her face. Love, Howard & Susian Covington##imported-begin##Howard & Susian Covington##imported-end##

Anonymous November 20, 2007

To! the family of Ms Melba Wooden, My heart hurts for you, what a sweet and beautiful lady she was, kind to all, I met her years ago, and,she made us feel like part of her family,I guess God needed her to add to the floweres,so he picked Ms Melba.I loved ##imported-begin##Sharon Hutto##imported-end##

Anonymous November 20, 2007

i want to send my warmest reguard to the wooden family. what i remember most about melba is every time I spoke to her I would make the comment "has anyone told you they loved you today" she would always say no and i would say "well at least you know there##imported-begin##john seaman##imported-end##

Anonymous November 20, 2007

I was saddened to hear of Melba's passing. I want to express my heartfelt sympathy to all family & friends. Melba was a wonderful and caring person, and I know she will be missed by all. Sincerely, Theresa Hollman & family##imported-begin##Theresa HollmanToth##imported-end##

Anonymous November 20, 2007

A TRUE FRIEND WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES##imported-begin##WANDA & LLOYD HOLCOMB##imported-end##

Anonymous November 19, 2007

Melba gave our family joyful memories and we will be forever grateful for having her in our lives. She was always a person of compassion and thoughtfulness. Our deepest sympathies to her family and friends. With Love,##imported-begin##Jim and Debbie Toth##imported-end##

Anonymous November 19, 2007

SANDY AND FAMILY I JUST WANT TO LET YOU KNOW THAT EACH OF YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS. I BELEAVE YOUR MOTHER WAS THE SWEETEST LADY THAT I HAVE EVER MET. SHE MADE SUCH A BIG INPRESSION ON ME. I LOOKED FORWARD TO SEEING HER EVERY CHANCE I GOT. SHE WAS SO LOVE##imported-begin##Sharron Coleman Hodges##imported-end##

Anonymous November 18, 2007

So sorry to hear about Melba, I loved her very much. She was the only grandmother that i really ever knew. I will miss her very much, Love Lisa##imported-begin##Lisa Toth-Hahner##imported-end##

Anonymous November 18, 2007

Uncle Joe we are so sorry to hear of the loss of Aunt Melba. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Charles, Louise, Scott, JoAnn and Win##imported-begin##Louise Hamilton##imported-end##

Anonymous November 16, 2007

We are so sadden to hear of the loss of this wonderful lady. Our deepest sympathies go to her family.We will always have fond memories of her, her sweet loving and caring ways, her smile. You were blessed to be loved by her.##imported-begin##Mike & Ann Gilbert##imported-end##

Anonymous November 15, 2007

I am deeply sorry to learn of your loss. I will lift up your family in prayer. Love you all, Faye##imported-begin##Faye Hippler Bowers##imported-end##

Anonymous November 15, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.##imported-begin##Donovan & Mary Hughes##imported-end##

Anonymous November 15, 2007

My deepest sympathies to those that lost a wife, a mother, a grandmother, and a friend. May Jehovah give you strenght to overcome your loss. A loved one lost can grieve the heart, and make us yearn for tomorrow, when Jehovah will keep the promise he made ##imported-begin##Trish##imported-end##

Anonymous November 15, 2007

Mother you will be greatly missed.I love you.##imported-begin##Vickie Landry##imported-end##