Melba Mae Clanton Obituary
We bid farewell to Melba Mae Clanton of Salina, Kansas, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on April 22, 2026 at the age of 91. Melba touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Melba Mae Clanton to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Otto Sechrist and Rosina Sechrist (Stirn); her stepfather Jack Ayers; her siblings, Gerald Sechrist, Curly Sechrist, Marva Gene Sechrist and Gary Sechrist; and her niece Susan Powell.
She is survived by: her daughters, Marva Weller (Doug), Linda Grob (Don) and Debi Yockey (Todd Nelson); her grandchildren, Shayna Barbee (Rob), Michael Weller (Joycelyn), Shannon Johnson (Sarah), John Yockey, Shawna Yockey-Bryant (Greg Bryant), Rashell Jaklevic (Mike) and Thomas Yockey (Adrianna); her great grandchildren, Savanna, Makenna, Nathan, Andrew, Ryan, Addilyn, Harper, Grant, Mikayla, Kaden, JaiShawn, Gabriella, Kinsley and Christopher; her sister Sandra Powell (George); and her sister-in-law June Sechrist.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests memorial donations be made to the Ada Community Center and may be left in care of the funeral home.
