BORN

1933

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Roselawn Funeral Home

1000 S Highway 175

Seagoville, Texas

Melba Prestridge Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 30, 2016.

Melba Fern Prestridge (83) was born in Seagoville, Texas on May 9, 1933 to Roland Lanier and Jewell Garrett Lanier. She went home to the Lord on November 29, 2016.



She is preceded in death by her parents; her loving and devoted husband Kenneth; sister Billie Carson; sister Ruth Swaim; brother Jack Johnson and brother Juan Lanier.



Left with cherished memories is her son Phil Prestridge & wife Becky; daughter Elaine Dennie & husband Alvie; daughter Adena Parker & husband James; 6 grandsons; 13 great grandchildren and numerous other family loved ones and beloved friends.



Melba had many enjoyable experiences in life including playing on the basketball team that went to the 1951 state championship game. She liked to spend time outdoor tending to her yard and flower gardens. She liked to bake and cook for her family especially for her grandsons. They truly had her heart. Melba loved music. She played the piano and the clarinet but her passion was singing. She was a member of the “Allegro” singing group. She also sang in the chorus at the Seagoville Church of Christ for many years where she was a member from her childhood.



The family will receive friends at a visitation 6-8pm Thursday December 1, 2016 at Roselawn Funeral Home, Seagoville, Texas. Funeral Service will be 2:00pm Friday at Seagoville, Church of Christ. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Seagoville, Texas where Melba will be laid to rest beside her loving husband Kenneth in the Garden of Scripture. Bill Burk will officiate.





Please leave condolences for the family at www.roselawn-funerals.com



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December 3, 2016

Melba Prestridge was the first person to visit my family when we moved to Seagoville in Jan. 1950.
She lived on Jack St. and we lived behind her on Judy Lane. I always remembered her kindness in welcoming us. Mary Chambers Ashley and family

December 2, 2016

So sorry about the passing away of Melba. She was one of the sweeties people I have ever known. Blessings to all of the family at this sad time.
Love Kathryn Ballard.

November 30, 2016

May God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this sad time Psalms 29:11

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