Melba Ruth Malone
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Melba Ruth Malone, 89, of Midland, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021, in her home. Services will be at 11 AM Saturday, December 11, 2021 at Bellview Baptist Church, Midland, TX.
Melba was born in Abilene, TX February 24, 1932 to David L and Ida Mae Tallant.
She married L. E. "Doc" Malone July 24, 1954. Moved to Midland in 1956.
Melba is preceded in death by her husband in 2007.
Melba was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. A member of Bellview Baptist church, she was always available to help with meals at church and loved working Vacation Bible School. She was involved in Meals On Wheels for many years as well as many other organizations to help her community.
She is survived by one brother Glenn Tallant and his wife Nancy of Abilene, TX, a sister Patricia Mead of Beaumont, TX, her son Scott Malone and his wife Diane of Odessa, TX, daughters Suzanne Kyle and her husband James of North Richland Hills, TX and Sandra Malone of Midland, TX. Five grandchildren, Kristine Malone of Dallas, TX, Katherine Stroud and her husband Sam of Manvel, TX, Kelly Malone and Karolyne Malone of Odessa, TX and Mason Malone of Midland, TX. And two great grandsons, Judge and Thomas Stroud of Manvel, TX.
We want to express our gratitude and heart warmed thank you to all the sitters with Kind Keepers for caring for mother over the years. And to Hospice of Midland for their care of mother. We were truly blessed to have the best of the best to care for our mother when we couldn't be there.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Kind Keepers, Hospice of Midland or Bellview Baptist Church.