Melba June Mapes Diamond, 82, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019.
She was born March 24, 1937 in Yantis, Texas to Julius and Sallie (Byrd) Mapes. Melba and James B. Diamond married on Sept. 2, 1956 at Como Christian Church and shared in over 60 years in the ministry prior to James’ death in 2017. Melba spent many years employed by the City of Sulphur Springs and TXU Electric from which she later retired. Melba’s talent in quilting won her multiple first place awards and blue ribbons throughout the years. She was an active member of the Lonestar Heritage Quilt Guild, and her family will be entering her most recent quilts in this year’s quilt show in her memory.
Melba is survived by her daughters, Susan Diamond, Laura Taylor and husband Danny, and Angie Wenning and husband Kent. Grandchildren are Chelsea Suttle, Shelby Gammill, Leslie Hemphill, Kellie Hale, Sallie Taylor, Austin English and Norris English. She is also survived by her sister, Pat Mullins of Mineola, and brother, Ted Mapes and wife Charlott of Bullard, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great-grandchildren and extended family.
Melba was preceded in death by her husband, James, and her parents.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, June 16, 2019 at West Oaks Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Greenpond Cemetery. Visitation will be held 6-8 p.m., Saturday, June 15, 2019 at West Oaks Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to the League Street Church of Christ 39ers Group, 1100 League St. south, Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482.
Arrangements are under the direction of West Oaks Funeral Home. www.westoaksfuneralhome.com