- Date Of Birth: August 26, 1939
- Date Of Death: December 16, 2021
- State: California
On December 16, 2021, Melba Mary Dodson (Evans) passed away at the age of 82.
Melba was born in St. Martinville, Louisiana on August 26, 1939. She moved to California with her husband, Samuel Evans, (Deceased) in the early 1960’s . They had twin boys, Ronald and Donald. Before the twins were 1 years of age, Melba became a widow and had to raise her twin boys in South Central Los Angeles. As a single mother, Melba had to juggle between family life and work. It was not an easy task. Her strength came beyond family and friends. It came from her faith. She trusted in Christ to get her through whatever obstacles she had to endure. Melba was a strong willed and kind hearted woman who loved everyone. She made sure everyone was taken care of before herself. She was unselfish and was always helping others.
Melba was many things to many people. A mother, daughter, grandmother, sister and friend. She was well loved by everyone from family, friends and everyone she met. She was an incredible source of strength. A positive, fiery, caring and loving person with a big heart who touched everyone she met. She had the most radiant smile, that whenever she walks into the room she brightens it up. Her passion was palpable and her energy will never be replaced. Melba loved to cook and bake.
Melba was preceded by her step father James Francois, mother Blanche Francois, brother Phillip, husband Samuel Evans and son Donald. She is survived by 4 brothers, Cliff, Lee J, Jeffrey and Paul, 5 sisters, Mildred, Ursula, Teresa, Lucy and Julie. Many of nieces and nephews, son Ronald. Grand Children, Sabrina Evans, Ronnie Evans Jr. and Jaden Evans.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Words cannot express how much sincere appreciation for the Sympathy, Comforting Words, Prayers and all Expressions of kindness and concern you provided during our moment of Sorrow.
May God continue to Bless You.
