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Melba Mae Schanda was born on June 16, 1956, in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Lewis August and Georgia Faye (Hinkle) Schanda, and passed away on April 5, 2022, in Fredericktown, Missouri, at the age of 65 years.
Melba was preceded in death by her parents and her sister-in-law, Evelyn Carey.
Melba is survived by her brother William Schanda and four nephews, Porcius Schanda, Billy (Becca) Schanda, Silver Schanda, and Ace Schanda.; four great-nephews and one great niece.
Melba attended Joy Church in Jackson, Missouri, loved her family, and her dog Chance.
Graveside services were held on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery in rural Madison County with Nelma Williams officiating.
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