Melba Clayton Widdowson

Widdowson, Melba, C., 89, passed away Thursday, October 11, 2012. The memorial service will be 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, October 17, at Downing Lahey Mortuary East, 6555 East Central. Viewing will be Monday and Tuesday, October 15 and 16, at Downing Lahey. Preceded in death by her husband John of 61 years. Survivors include her sons, John of Wichita and Philip of Independence, MO; and granddaughter, Amber Rose of Waxahachie, TX. Melba and her beloved husband John loved sports and world travel. They attended many Olympic Games starting with Rome in 1960 and ending with the Sydney Olympics. She was also active in many civic organizations and was a past president of the Wichita Bar Auxiliary and Project Beauty. Member of Chapter FM, PEO Sorority since 1956. Graduate Wichita State University 66. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice, 313 South Market, Wichita, Kansas, 67202.