Melba Louise McCleery, age 63, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2026.           

She is preceded in death by her husband, George “Sam” McCleery; parents, Wilburn Martin “WM” and Mary Louise Fender; sister, Cindy Belle Fender.

Those left to cherish her memory include her sons, Samuel McCleery, Daryl (Kathy) McCleery, and David (Jamie) McCleery; grandchildren, Shelby, Destiny, Gina, DJ, Kayley, Cindy, Hunter, and Sammy; siblings, Teresa Bratton, Tina Fender, and Lisa Winter; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.    

The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date.

Moments Funeral Home, locally owned and operated, is honored to be in charge of arrangements.