Mrs. Melvia Roach, our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, family       matriarch, and beloved friend to many ,transitioned to her eternal resting place on May 20th, 2020.

Mrs. Roach was born on December 22, 1928 in Harrison County to the parentage of the late Henry L. Patterson & Goree     Ferguson. A 91 year old resident of Marshall, TX she was known by many and loved by all. She was an active member of Greater Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church, where she served diligently and worshipped freely. Mrs. Melvia Roach was also a Worthy Matron in Bethlehem Chapter #2 in the Order of Eastern Star and was also a member of Women Worshipping God Through Music Choir.

Mrs. Melvia Roach is preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Mr. Leon Roach Sr., daughter Johnnie B. Roach Turner , and son Leon "Buck" Roach Jr.,.

Her legacy will continue on through her children, Annette Smith, Beverly (Billy) Green, Harold ( Mary) Roach, Lois (James) Smith, Henry (Barbara) Roach, and Kenneth (Linda) Roach; brother-in-law's, Luster McGlothin and Floyd Jackson; her 17 grandchildren, 31 great             grandchildren, and 7 great great grands; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.