Melba Jean McDaniel's obituary , Passed away on May 23, 2026 in Fort Gibson, Oklahoma

Melba Jean McDaniel

October 9, 1938 - May 23, 2026 (87 years old)

Fort Gibson, Oklahoma

Melba Jean McDaniel's obituary , Passed away on May 23, 2026 in Fort Gibson, Oklahoma

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Clifford D. Garrett Family Funeral Home

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Melba Jean McDaniel

October 9, 1938 - May 23, 2026 (87 years old)

Fort Gibson, Oklahoma

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Melba Jean McDaniel Obituary

In loving memory of Melba Jean McDaniel of Fort Gibson, Oklahoma, who departed this world on May 23, 2026 at the age of 87. Melba leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Willard Moss and Jewel Moss (McClure); and her husband Mac McDaniel. She is survived by: her siblings, Belle Moss, Mae Hutchinson, Trudy Bennett-Day and Willard Moss, Jr.; her children, Mark McDaniel of Fort Gibson, Oklahoma and Melissa Johnson (James) of Vian, Oklahoma; her grandchildren, Chelbi McDaniel of Fort Gibson, Danielle Hutson (TJ) of Muskogee, Jai Rute (Ryan) of Coweta, Oklahoma and Hunter McDaniel of Muskogee, Oklahoma; and her great grandchildren, Kadence McFarland of Vian, McKinley Hutson of Muskogee, Oklahoma and Jayden Rute of Coweta, Oklahoma. She is also survived by many in laws; nieces; nephews; cousins; and many friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Clifford D. Garrett Family Funeral Home



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Thu

May 28

Visitation

Clifford D Garrett Family Funeral Home
1224 E Poplar St, Fort Gibson, OK 74434

Fri

May 29

Celebration of life

Crescent Valley Baptist Church
25641 S Cresent Valley Rd, Tahlequah, OK 74464

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