Melba Jewel (Brown) LeGear of St. Louis, MO passed on November 24, 2022. Melba was born in Owassa, Alabama on January 22, 1942. She was married to the love of her life, William Norton LeGear III for 58 years.
Much of her life she was a computer specialist for the Department of the Army but spent her early years as a bookkeeper and customer service representative for Southern Bell. Melba’s children and grandchild were the pride and joy of her life. She was committed to family, making sure that all knew of her support to achieve their highest potential. The legacy of Melba’s kind spirit, passion for sports (HUGE fan of St. Louis Rams), love of reading, joy of travel and zest for life will live on through them.
She is survived by her husband, her daughters, Yvette LeGear Hartsfield, Christina Renee LeGear Little (Darren Treloar Little) and grandchild, Reece Adrianna Hartsfield. She is preceded in death by her father, Ralph Marvin Brown (deceased) and Allie Dee Raybon (deceased) of Owassa, Alabama, and brother, Robert Lavon Brown.
Visitation and services are Friday, December 2, 2022 at Laclede Groves Chapel, 723 S Laclede Station Rd, St. Louis, MO 63119. Visitation is at 10:00 a.m. with service immediately following at noon. Pastor Wayne Norris, of New Beginnings Baptist Church is the officiant. Burial will take place at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please direct any memorial gifts in observance of her desire to give children a better life to Lutheran Family and Children’s Services of Missouri.
We were each others family, as both families moved around for different jobs. We had some fablous holiday meals.
We were each others family, as both families moved around for different jobs. We had some fablous holiday meals.
Melba was my fellow “outlaw” in the LeGear Family. We had many laughs over that! She was sweet and strong and loved her family so, so much! She is happy in Heaven with her Savior and free of a body that held her down and kept her a prisoner. Free, free, God has given her freedom!
Melba was my fellow “outlaw” in the LeGear Family. We had many laughs over that! She was sweet and strong and loved her family so, so much! She is happy in Heaven with her Savior and free of a body that held her down and kept her a prisoner. Free, free, God has given her freedom!
A dear, dear friend to me. Melba and I worked and traveled together for the Federal Government for many years. I have so many wonderful memories of time spent with her. I will NEVER forget her as she has a very special place in my heart. She was a great Christian and I know she is in heaven chatting up a storm. For that I am thankful, but oh, how I miss her. See you in heaven, my dear friend.
A dear, dear friend to me. Melba and I worked and traveled together for the Federal Government for many years. I have so many wonderful memories of time spent with her. I will NEVER forget her as she has a very special place in my heart. She was a great Christian and I know she is in heaven chatting up a storm. For that I am thankful, but oh, how I miss her. See you in heaven, my dear friend.
I miss Melba for many reasons. She was my Godmother and my friend.
My most recent favorite memory of her is us watching Master Chef Junior, seeing her smiling and hearing her laughing out loud.
She was always very kind to me.
May she rest in peace.
I miss Melba for many reasons. She was my Godmother and my friend.
My most recent favorite memory of her is us watching Master Chef Junior, seeing her smiling and hearing her laughing out loud.
She was always very kind to me.
May she rest in peace.