Melba Jean (Lucas) Friday, 81, of Midland, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2016. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am, Monday, March 14, 2016 at Alamo Heights Baptist Church in Midland.She was born on November 17, 1934 to Vida and Robert Lucas in Waco, TX. Jean married the love of her life George Friday on December 5, 1952 at Calvary Baptist Church in Midland, TX. She worked at Ashland Oil, Texaco Co., MRT, and KJBC Radio. Jean served as Noble Grand for the Rebecca Lodge, President of Travis Elementary PTA, scorekeeper for Southern Little League, Church Choir Member, Midland High Band Boosters, Sunday School Teacher, Election Judge for 40 years, Church Quilting Club, and Church Clerk at Calvary Baptist and Alamo Heights Baptist. She was a quick witted friend, a great family cook, a creative poet, and loved by those who knew her.Survivors include husband, George Friday; son, Daniel Friday; son, Randall Friday and wife Pam; son, Lance Friday and wife Ellen, all of Midland, a daughter, Kayla Friday Hefner, of Durango, Colorado; 8 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents, Vida and Robert Lucas; brother, Hubert Osbon Lucas, and sister, Reba Lucilla Cooper.Pallbearers will be Mark Friday, Michael Friday, Philip Friday, Jason Friday, Jeremy Hefner, Josh Hastings, Jacob Payne, and John Michael McClain.In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be donated to: Alamo Heights Baptist Church Benevolent Fund, 1305 N Midland Dr, Midland, TX 79703. ,
