Melva Lee Patterson

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Melva Lee Patterson, our loving and devoted granny, mother, and friend to all whose lives she touched, on May 19, 2024. Melva passed away peacefully, surrounded by family. Melva was born April 25, 1934, in Lumberton, North Carolina, she was the daughter of Berlin and Addie Lee Campbell. Melva was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Raymond “Hank” Patterson and her brother, Edward Campbell.

Melva was an active member of the Woman of the Moose for many years and spent most of her social time with her husband and friends at the Melbourne, Florida chapter. Melva had a spirited personality and enjoyed country music and dancing. 

While Melva was her name, most that had the pleasure of knowing her referred to her as granny. She was a spit fire and always said what was on her mind. She was admired for being a woman that loved God and her family. She read her Bible and her daily devotions every night until her failing eyesight would no longer allow. Charles Stanley was her favorite preacher and she watched him religiously every Sunday. It was her dying wish that all her family find their way to the Lord and grow stronger as a family.

Melva leaves behind a legacy of love and countless memories that will be cherished by her surviving family members. Her daughter, Erleen Patricia Armet, her granddaughters, Rhondalee Michelle Webster and Joanna Michelle Walling, and her three great-grandsons, Robert “Tres” Ward Fontaine, Quenton Tanner Fontaine and Aiden Brantley Fontaine.

The funeral service will be held at Rogers and Breece Funeral Home, 500 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301, Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. The family will receive friends prior  the service from 11 to 11:45 a.m. Melva will be laid to rest at Cumberland Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests a contribution be made to the Salvation Army, an organization that was very dear to Melva.

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