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Melba Jean Bankston

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Melba Jean Bankston

Birth
Lena, Leake County, Mississippi, USA
Death
8 Oct 2011 (aged 68)
Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, USA
Burial
Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, USA Add to Map
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Melba J. Bankston

Florence

Mrs. Melba Jean Bankston, age 68 - born in Lena, MS and resident of Florence, MS passed away Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011 in Jackson, MS. She was a member of Briar Hill Baptist Church, Florence, MS.

Mrs. Bankston was a loving and devoted wife to her husband of over 42 years and a dedicated and caring mother to her children and foster children.

The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11 at Lakewood Memorial Funeral Home and again from 11 a.m. until 12 noon Wednesday, Oct. 12 with graveside services and interment following in Lakewood Memorial Park.

Mrs. Bankston is survived by her husband, Daniel Ray Bankston; two sons, Christopher (Kristin) Bankston and Thomas (Stacey) Bankston; one daughter, Pamela Bankston; two brothers, Houston (Carol) Weaver and Leon Weaver; two sisters, Frances Williams and Lorraine (Gus) Murphy; three grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

An online guestbook may be signed at www.lakewoodfuneralhomes.com.

Published in Clarion Ledger on October 11, 2011.

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SERVICES:

Visitation
Tuesday October 11
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Wednesday October 12
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Lakewood Funeral Home
6011 Clinton Blvd.
Jackson, MS 39209
601 922 2123

Graveside Service
Wednesday October 12
12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
Lakewood Memorial Park
6000 Clinton Blvd.
Jackson, MS 39209
Melba J. Bankston

Florence

Mrs. Melba Jean Bankston, age 68 - born in Lena, MS and resident of Florence, MS passed away Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011 in Jackson, MS. She was a member of Briar Hill Baptist Church, Florence, MS.

Mrs. Bankston was a loving and devoted wife to her husband of over 42 years and a dedicated and caring mother to her children and foster children.

The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11 at Lakewood Memorial Funeral Home and again from 11 a.m. until 12 noon Wednesday, Oct. 12 with graveside services and interment following in Lakewood Memorial Park.

Mrs. Bankston is survived by her husband, Daniel Ray Bankston; two sons, Christopher (Kristin) Bankston and Thomas (Stacey) Bankston; one daughter, Pamela Bankston; two brothers, Houston (Carol) Weaver and Leon Weaver; two sisters, Frances Williams and Lorraine (Gus) Murphy; three grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

An online guestbook may be signed at www.lakewoodfuneralhomes.com.

Published in Clarion Ledger on October 11, 2011.

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SERVICES:

Visitation
Tuesday October 11
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Wednesday October 12
11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Lakewood Funeral Home
6011 Clinton Blvd.
Jackson, MS 39209
601 922 2123

Graveside Service
Wednesday October 12
12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
Lakewood Memorial Park
6000 Clinton Blvd.
Jackson, MS 39209

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