Melba Myrtice Thompson, 91, went home to be with the Lord on October 5, 2016. She was born on June 2, 1925 to the late Weldon E. and Myrtle L. Hawkins. She is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Alfred Thompson and daughter, Faye Carlson. Melba is survived by her daughters, Melba Jean Helveston, Pam Brown, and Joy Thompson; her son in law, Gary Brown; 16 Grandchildren, 15 Great Grandchildren and many special nieces and nephews; her brother, Kenneth Hawkins; her sister, Evelyn Berry. Heaven has received the “Sweetest Angel Ever.” She will be deeply missed, never forgotten and always loved.
There will be a graveside service at Hodges Funeral Home at Lee Memorial Park, 12777 State Rd. 82, Fort Myers, FL 33913 on October 29, 2016 at 10am. Immediately following the service will be a reception at The Caloosahatchee Regional Park, 19130 N. River Road, Alva, FL 33920.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Melba’s honor to Development Department, Hope Hospice, 9470 HealthPark Cir, Ft Myers, FL 33908. Info 239-334-4880.
