It is with heavy hearts that the family of Melva Jo McClatchey announce her unexpected passing on February 24, 2025.

Melva was born Melva Jo Scott on July 18, 1937, to parents Robert L. Scott and Jessie Marjorie McBride in Watonga, Oklahoma.  She was wedded to her forever love, Lealon Ellis McClatchey, in June 1955.  Together they raised three children in Santa Barbara, California where Melva worked as a secretary and real estate agent. In 1997 Melva and Lee retired to Lompoc, Ca.

Melva was a night owl who enjoyed spending time with her adoring husband and playing late night card games with their many friends. She was also an avid bowler in multiple leagues where she accumulated many lasting friendships. She will be remembered for her special ability to stay closely in touch with those she loved via frequent, meaningful phone calls. She will also be remembered fondly for her quirky personality, impeccable sense of fashion, her commitment to those she loved and her ability to find the good in everyone.

Melva was greeted in eternity by her parents, siblings, many lifelong friends and her oldest daughter, Lea Anna McKinney. Her memory lives on in her husband Lealon McClatchey, her daughter Lyn Delle Vaughn, her son Scott Ellis McClatchey, her six grandchildren; Beth, Kristin, Matthew, Julie, Mason, and Calvin, and her seven great-grandchildren; Kayley, Kadyn, Caitlin, Karter, Kenzie, Brandon and Nathan. She will be missed dearly by all those who survived her.

The family will receive visitors for a celebration of Melva's life to be held at Starbuck-Lind Mortuary, 123 North A St., Lompoc, Ca on March 15, 2025.  Funeral Service at 4:00pm with reception to follow.