Melva Ione Lord, 93, of Beaumont, died Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at Spring Branch Health Care Center in Houston. She was born in Copperall, Texas and lived in Beaumont for over sixty-five years. Melva was an active member of Forest Park United Methodist Church for many years, working in the churches thrift shop. She also served the community through the Meals on Wheels program.
Survivors include her daughter, Jane Bernard and her husband Wayne of Houston; daughter-in-law, Gale Lord of Beaumont; granddaughters, Kelly Lord Herr and her husband Jeffery of Beaumont, Kathy Lord Lowery and her husband Lee of Ferris and Kristen Evans of Washington, D.C.; grandson, Phillip Bernard of Houston; great grandchildren, Lain, Maddie, and John-John Herr of Beaumont, Cameron and Camille Lowery of Ferris; and many beloved nephews, nieces, and cousins.
Her husband, Harry Lord; son, John R. Lord; grandson, Bobby Lord; brothers, Herbert , Earnest, and Wayne Lain; sisters, Fayma Small, Selma Wiggins, Parley Wiggins and Dolph Simpson preceded her in death.
Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 17, 2007 at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont with burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. A gathering of family and friends will begin at 5:00 p.m. Friday, November 16, 2007 at the Mortuary.
To my special beloved mother, who fought such a hard fight, may you rest in peace eternally with our Lord Jesus Christ. You were so loved.
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