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Marjorie D. Melton
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This much beloved Southern Christian lady who loved God, country and family passed peacefully Tuesday, April 17, 2007, at Kindred Hospital Bay Area in Tampa, Fla., at the age of 83.
In Baton Rouge, a viewing service will be held at Rabenhorst Funeral Home East, 11000 Florida Blvd., on Friday, April 27, from noon to 2 p.m. followed by a graveside ``passing on service'' at Resthaven Garden of Memories, 11817 Jefferson Highway, at 2:30 p.m. the same day. This provides two opportunities for family and friends to pay their respects. Casual attire is also appropriate.
Nell Melton is survived by her children: daughter, Jeanne Ricks of Baton Rouge; son and daughter-in-law, James D. Jr. and Linda Melton of Valrico, Fla.; eight grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren residing in Louisiana, Florida, South Carolina, Massachusetts and Maine.
Marjorie Nell DeJean Melton was born in Hodge in 1923, the oldest of three children (a brother and a sister) to proud parents Fernand Ambrose DeJean Jr. and Olive Sadie Jenkins DeJean. She was a graduate of Jonesboro-Hodge High School and attended Louisiana Polytechnic Institute in Ruston.
She met her husband, James D. Melton of Eufaula, Okla., during the Louisiana Army maneuvers of 1942 in World War II, and they were happily married for 63 years until she was widowed in early 2006. A Baton Rouge resident since 1958, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, homemaker and an outstanding office manager.
Of Cajun heritage, Nell was quiet and thoughtful, but always had a quick keen wit and a twinkle in her eye. She also had a sweet tooth and loved her deserts. Nell loved to listen to music and play the piano and enjoyed fishing, cooking and playing golf. She was a member of Parkview Baptist Church and a former Sunday school teacher. Her spirituality, words, letters and prayers were always a blessing to those who knew her.
When she became incapacitated and could no longer attend services, she loved to hear from her ``Dorcas'' class, whom she considered faithful to the end. We celebrate her life and her spirit! ``Now then, miss me, but let me go for I am in a far better place!'' ``A woman's also got to do what a woman's got to do!'' ``IGTBQ!'' God Bless You All!
If desired, a contribution to your favorite charity in her name is preferred in lieu of flowers.
April 17, 2007