Mella L. Ponce's Obituary
Ponce, Mella L. Born June 18, 1935 in Oklahoma and passed away April 28, 2011 in Plano, Texas. Mella is survived by daughter, Julie Van Horn and husband Bob; granddaughters, Kelsey and Jacque Van Horn; sisters, Carol Burke, Cecile Cowling and husband Cecil; chosen sister, Watha Stroud; special friends, Natalie Gedney and Doris Bucey; and many nieces and nephews. Mella had a long and pleasant life filled with good friends and much love. The world is a better place for many people because she was in it. She will be missed by all. She is now united for eternity with God and her beloved husband Joe, who preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held at 3:00pm, Saturday, May 7, 2011 at Restland Wildwood Chapel. A graveside service will be held at 2:00pm, Monday, May 9, 2011 at DFW National Cemetery. Donations may be made to Texas Voice Project, 500 N. Coit Rd #2085, Richardson, TX 75080 or Cal Farley’s Boys and Girls Ranch, PO Box 1890, Amarillo, TX 79105.
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