Melba Brown

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Celebration of Life family reception will be held at Covenant Church in Poteau on Friday - November 12 from 5 pm - 7 pm.

.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests you consider donations to MD Anderson in Houston, TX. 

 Melba Jean Brown passed away peacefully on November 6 at her home with her family by her side.  She was born in Tulsa, OK on September 13th to Frank and Lura.  She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 sisters Nadine and Chris, and 1 brother Bobby.  She was survived by her husband Paul Brown and her 2 daughters Lezli and Lori and her husband Wayne.  

Melba graduated from nursing school and worked in the emergency room at St Josephs's Hospital in KC, Mo.  She was a school nurse at John Nowlin Elementary and retired as a pediatric nurse in Independence, MO.  

Proverbs 31:21 best describes Melba: She is clothed in strength and dignity and laughs without fear of the future.   A God-fearing woman of faith, loved by many for her sweet spirit and winning smile.  

Celebration of Life family reception will be held at Covenant Church in Poteau on Thursday, November 11 from 12 – 2 pm.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests you consider donations to MD Anderson in Houston, TX.