Melinda C. Patterson-Litman is the daughter of Melvin Clifford Patterson Sr. & Alice Faye Oglesby. She was born on September 12th in Easley, South Carolina. Melinda has an Associates Degree in Merchandising, a Bachelor's Degree in Economics and a Master's Degree in Management. She is married to Austin Speir Litman of Anderson, South Carolina. Austin is in the ministry. They were married in April 1985. Melinda is a Major in the U.S. Army and has been assigned to Europe, Korea, Hawaii, and Virginia. She is currently awaiting promotion to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and possible relocation to Atlanta. Austin and Melinda have two lovely children: Devin Jameel Litman and Teria Mone Litman. Devin, age 11, was born in Petersburg, VA. Devin enjoys Tae Kwon Do, trampoline jumping and basketball. Teria, age 6, was born in Oahu, Hawaii. She enjoys praise dancing, bike riding and spending Mom’s money. Teria is also an A/B honor roll student in school. She and Devin both sing in the church choir.

Melinda is the great granddaughter of Pearlee & Willie Patterson. Her grandparents are Virginia Byrd Patterson of Easley S.C. & the late Cero Patterson also of Easley.