Melba Joyce Johnson

1924 - 2026

Melba Joyce Johnson obituary, 1924-2026, Palmdale, CA

Melba Joyce Johnson

1924 - 2026

BORN

1924

DIED

2026

Melba Johnson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 11, 2026.
Melba Joyce Johnson was born May 17, 1924 in Trinidad, Colorado and lived in the Antelope Valley for 67 years. She went home to be with the Lord, on January 25, 2026, age 101, surrounded by her family. Always ready for a new adventure, she enjoyed a good prank, traveling, and learning new things. Throughout her life, she brought joy to those who were fortunate enough to know her.

Melba is survived by multiple grandchildren and great grandchildren, her children, Paul and Peter Vanderhoof, Carol Joyce (Michael) Macy, Stephanie Melba Riddle, Samuel Erskine (Angie) Johnson, Phillip Martin (Karlene) Johnson, her brothers, Geoffrey (Barbara) Williams and John Williams, and her sister, Janet (Michael) Marion. Her parents, four siblings, grandson Andrew, and sons, William David and Wendell Thelan preceded her.

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