Arletha McLean Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Arletha McLean (Hyattsville, Maryland), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on August 25, 2025 at the age of 77. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Arletha McLean to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her husband John; her sons, John McLean Jr., Clark Thomas and Kevin McLean; and her siblings, Russell Marshall, Leroy Thatcher, Joseph Chestnut, John Thomas, Harry Gamble, Fred Gamble, Marie Veela, Sandra Mitchell and Lynne Greene.
She is survived by: her children, Reginald Thomas (Ruth), Howard Thomas, Linda Dyson, Dawayne McLean, Robin Cooper and Melvin McLean; her siblings, Ralph Thomas (Shelly), Fred Thomas, Maurice Thomas (Edna), Gloria Thatcher, Burnette "Bunny" Thomas, Gwen Hill, Renee Thomas, Theresa Thomas (Larry), Linsdora Thomas and Donna Smith (Lewis); and her grandchildren, Jerry Hudgens (Kelly), Melissa Mims, Brittany Thomas, Matia Mims, Lauren Thomas, John Thomas Jr., Juan Thomas and Zion Thomas. She is also survived by her 10 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
