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Melody Clyatt Obituary
CLYATT, 50
FORT MEADE - Melody Hancock Clyatt (50), of Fort Meade, FL, died Friday, June 29, 2007, at her residence in Fort Meade after a long & courageous battle with cancer.
Melody was born on Dec. 30, 1956 in Bartow, FL. She was very proud of her Hancock family heritage as a sixth generation Floridian. She served as Chairman for the Polk County American Cancer Society from 1996 to 1998. She was a former member of the Bartow Quilt Group and the Bartow Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class VIII.
She is preceded in death by her father, the late Tony Hancock. She is survived by her mother, Fay (Moody) Protheroe & husband, Vincent Protheroe of Eagle Lake; as well as her husband, John M. Clyatt of Fort Meade; daughter, Mary Elizabeth Royer & husband, Kyle Royer of Bartow; son, John "Morgan" Clyatt, Jr. of Fort Meade; grandsons, Dalton Andrew Royer and Travis Royer; sisters, Darla Hancock and Mary Sanders of Sarasota; brothers, Richard Hancock & wife, Francine Hancock of Dade City and Shade Hancock & wife Louise Hancock of Alturas.
Arrangements are being handled by McLean Funeral Home, 306 East Broadway, Fort Meade. Visitation will be Monday, July 2nd from 6 to 8 PM at McLean Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at the First Baptist Church of Fort Meade, 307 East Broadway, on Tuesday July 3rd at 10 AM. Interment will follow at Hancock Cemetery in Fort Meade, FL.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Hancock Cemetery fund in care of the Citrus & Chemical Bank. To sign the guestbook or to send your condolences to the family visit: www.mcleanfuneralhome.net
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Memories and Condolences
for Melody Clyatt
Sponsored by her sister.
~Mary Clyatt-Royer
December 9, 2008
It has taken me than one year and six months to find the words or even thoughts that I wanted to say about my mom. The day after her death all I could do was wonder why God would take such a wonderful and compassionate person from this world and leave everyone else with the pain. Three months later Kyle and I were blessed with a baby and that could only have been because of her. You were my inspiration and my hero. Never in my life would I have thought that you wouldnt be here to see your grandchildren grow up. As a little girl you taught be to be independent and strong. As a young woman you showed me responsibility. As a mother you taught be to be patient and tolerant of Daltons ways. Thanks to you I am blessed to be the person that I am. I pray that you are able to see your grandchildren everyday, and that I am raising them with your approval. Mom I miss you more now than I did a year ago. I dont know how time is supposed to make your dying more easy to deal with, I think sometimes it actually makes it harder. Everyone said you were there to see Morgan and I graduate, Hannah's birth but that isnt enough for me. I will always miss our girls nights out, talking about the guys, and your voice on my good morning phone calls. Mom , I do so hope you know how much I treasured all that. I love you mom , and I miss you everyday.
Darla Hancock
July 10, 2007
As the little sister to Melody I am overwhelmed with the response in this guestbook. Melody would be so proud of everyone of you. Growing up with a sister like Melody was an honor, we shared a room for 17 years. That is a lot of laughing,sharing and crying. Melody was way more then just a big sister she was a wonderful mentor and a friend. She was always my rock, my sounding board and my protector. She always has been there for me.
I have added a few pictures in this photo album but I have created a page devoted to Melody on my website; chrystalgallantstandardpoodles.
I have several pictures and if anyone has special pictures please forward them and I will add them. I will keep this guestbook availiable for years to come as well.
My heart is broken and I miss her so much. Everyone can always look at this guestbook or my website when you need to see my pretty sister.
A Mockingbird will always sing for her, just listen.
Jody Pickering
July 9, 2007
John Morgan Clyatt, Mary Elizabeth Clyatt and Kyle Royer,
Dalton Andrew Royer and Travis Royer and John Morgan Clyatt Jr.
My Prayers are with you, God will place peace in your hearts, know this, He is taking good care of Melody, she will be looking down from her eternal Home praying for peace and comfort for each of you.
Elsie Fay and Vince, comfort and peace will be with you
Love from Alabama
Jody Pickering and Family
Tana (Watson) Davis
July 9, 2007
John and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. May God be with all of you during this time. He can send you peace and comfort. Melody will always be with you in your hearts and she will be looking down on all of you with that sweet smile.
Daniel Moody
July 8, 2007
John, Mary, Morgan and Family: Words will never be enough to describe the passing of one so loved by all. We each knew her in our on special way and she was very very special, to say the least. Melody was a sister to me. I am an only child and in 1956 when my mother (Ruby) was pregnant with me, my Aunt Fay was pregnant with Melody. There was a debate between Ruby and Fay as to who would have the new year baby for 1957, as Melody and I were scheduled for delivery late December, early January 1956/1957. I won, and I was the new year baby in 1957 in Winter Haven, Florida. However, Melody really won because she always claimed that she was older than me. She was born on December 30 (we were born 4 days apart). Although we were 4 days apart in age, we lived only 2 blocks apart, and our parents were brother (Dan) and sister (Fay). We shared our childhood and formative years together until the 7th grade when Melody, Darla and Aunt Fay moved to Gainesville. I have great memories of our times together. Melody had the grandest and most pleasing smile with laugh, (sometimes once she started laughing you couldn't get her to stop). We laughed a lot together. We watched the Beatles together in their first American appearence on the Ed Sullivan Show at her house. I remember a time when we went to the ranch and it was clear to me that Melody loved horses and they loved her. We were probably 10 years old at the time and I was watching Melody pet and groom a horse. I asked if I could try my hand and she said, the horse sometimes bites, so be careful. Well guess what? The horse bit me and I never liked horses again. How Melody could care so easily with the horse is a testament of her loving nature. Not only did people love her, but so did animals. When we were kids Melody always was twirling a baton. We joined the band together, and later she became a majorette. In 1974 I traveled to Gainesville to visit Melody and to see the Gators play at Florida Field. I was in awe when I saw her leading the Gainesville High School Band as the head majorette. Florida Field was filled to near capacity and to see her lead this magnificant band onto the field at this level made me so proud of her and explained why she spent so much time and worked so hard at twirling a baton. I could write a book on the good times we had together. We were always at the same family reunions, grandmother Bass's house, grade school and birthday parties. We had the same group of friends and played in the same neighborhood. We loved each other. Thank you Melody for all the great memories and I was so lucky to have a sister like you. Danny
Melody and her Lacy
July 7, 2007
A very cold visit to Vermont
July 7, 2007
Melody and Maggie
July 7, 2007
#1 Gator Fan our Melody
July 7, 2007
Melody and John in Alaska
July 7, 2007
July 7, 2007
Dodie Keith-Lazowick
July 6, 2007
John, I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow.
Russell & Pam Hyatt
July 5, 2007
John,
Melody was such a lovely lady. She could brighten the day with her smile and kindness. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Please know you are in our thoughts during this difficult time.
Jack & Betty Copeland
July 4, 2007
Our whole family has been so saddened by this news. She was always so full of life and happy. She will surely be missed by so many. We love you all.
Brant Crockett
July 4, 2007
With deep sympathy, I pray for your family. When I first met Melody a few years ago, my first thought was, what a beautiful person. Such a genuine smile. Such a great spirit.
With time these tears will be replaced with smiles of joy. Joy in knowing that she no longer endures the pain she faced everyday while fighting cancer. This I know after losing my mother at a young age to cancer also.
God bless your family for the loss of such a wondeful person. Take care.
Kevin Beck
July 4, 2007
John & Family
I was greatly saddened to hear of your loss. The loss of a wife and mother is the greatest loss of all, but be at peace knowing that Melody is watching over her family from a place where her love is eternal. My prayers are with all of you.
carol allen
July 3, 2007
John & Family:
I was so shocked and saddened by Melody's death. What a wonderful sweet lady! Everytime I would bump into her downtown Bartow, Bloomin Arts Festival, etc., she was always smiling and concerned for me & my family. Losing a spouse can be devastating... just when you're on your darkest day...and grief engulfs you..remember..God's power, love and strength will pull you back and the love and support of friends will sustain you. Hold tight to your memories. They are more precious than ever now. I will miss Melody very much. Prayers are with you, John, and your precious family.
Sam and Diana Esber
July 3, 2007
John Clyatt, Morgan,and Mary & Darla and Hancock Family:
We are saddened to hear of the great loss of your wife, mother, sister, daughter. We can only keep Melody and all of you in our prayers. John, my greatest memories of Melody were from our college days, I always stopped at your trailer when I did my laundry. Melody was so sweet and always made me feel welcome.
May God comfort you all in your loss of Melody.
Neil and Darla Notestine
July 3, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
KEITH AND SCHNARS, P.A.
July 3, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Greg & Nancy Rieth
July 3, 2007
John and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We're so blessed to be a part of the "Surveying Family" to be able to have so many special people such as yourself and Melody to have touched our lives.
Greg and Nancy Rieth
Jimmy Allen
July 2, 2007
John,
I am so sorry for your loss, may God bless you and your family.
Sal Carter
July 2, 2007
God saw you getting tired,
When a cure was not to be.
So He wrapped his arms around you,
and whispered, "Come to me".
You didn't deserve what you went through,
So He gave you rest.
God's garden must be beautiful,
He only takes the best
And when I saw you sleeping,
So peaceful and free from pain
I could not wish you back
To suffer that again.
John & Family
She was like a second Mother to me and she will always be missed,but we all will unite one day with her in a better place.
Allen and Pam Nobles
July 2, 2007
John, Allen and I are so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Lou Campanile
July 2, 2007
John:
I wish you all the best during this extremely difficult time.
Shelly Dvorak
July 2, 2007
John & Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Melody always had a smile on her face. I will always remember her being hypnotized at conference! She is your Angel in Heaven now. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May GOD Bless You All. Jody and Shelly
Steven Ford
July 2, 2007
My deepest condolences at your lost. We have unfortunately learned how deep a loss of a loved one can be and how much grace is given by God to those that are left here. My dearest hope is that you too will receive God's healing Grace.
Jane and Charlie Smith
July 2, 2007
Dear John and Family,
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
We are so very sorry for your loss.
John & Jennifer Swanson
July 2, 2007
John and family, we are deeply sorry for your loss.
Andrew Settimio
July 2, 2007
To John and Family,
Our Prayers and Thought are with you and your Family.
Settimio Family
Cesar Bradham
July 2, 2007
I am so sorry to read the news. I had no idea. She will be in our prayers. We do know the pain you share for it is something we all have or willl experience someday. The consilation is Gods Promise.
Scott McLaughlin
July 2, 2007
John & Family,
Our condolences for your loss. The memories of a life together will carry you forward and the respect and love she gave will always protect you and your family.
The McLaughlin Family
Scott, Vikki, Bob Jr, Bobby III, Dalton & Jerald, Joe, Diana, Jim, Jim jr., JimIII, Jessica, Jason.
Jeff Cooner
July 2, 2007
I was saddened to hear about your loss this past week. The times I was around Melody she was such a joy! I would never have known the courageous battle she was fighting. You can know for sure that Sherri and I will be praying for you and your family.
May the certain hope we have of seeing those we love again sustain you until that day.
Jeff and Sherri Cooner
Robert Hughan
July 2, 2007
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Dean & Regina Epling
July 2, 2007
My dear friend John, please know that you and your family will forever be in our thoughts and prayers.
Mark Porter
July 2, 2007
John,
We at Porter Surveying offer our deepest and most sincere reqrets on your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Dennis Blankenship
July 2, 2007
John,
My sincere condolences to yourself and your family. Although we are never ready to part with our loved ones, we know it is but a short separation and she is now sharing in the light of God's Love. "All things work together for good for those that love the Lord": Romans 8:28. As friends for the past 30 years I am here if you need me...
George and Mary Massey
July 2, 2007
John and Family,
Our prayers are with you now, in your grief, and in the future, as you journey through life without Melody on this earth. Your memories of her are a priceless gift and will bring you great joy as God holds you in the palm of His hand. Take care of one another.
Ronnie L. Taylor
July 2, 2007
John, I am saddened to hear of the loss of Melody. She is such a lovely lady that always made you welcome with her smile and outlook on life. I know that Melody is now with the Lord and all of her pain has been removed. My prayers are with you and your family.
Ray and Mary Niles
July 2, 2007
John, We are so very sad for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Bob Johnson
July 2, 2007
John, my deepest sympathy in your loss. May God provide you comfort in your time of need. My prayers go out to you and your family.
Christie Sparks
July 2, 2007
Mrs. Melody..I only knew you for 5 months but you were truly a blessing in my life! You were truly an amazing person, friend, wife, and mother and you are truly going to be missed. I know that you collected angels and now you are up in heaven with all the other angels looking down on your family. You will be missed! I love you Mrs. Melody.
Samantha Seaman
July 2, 2007
I cannot imagine Melody being taken from this world. Although I met her only twice, through Darla I felt as if I had known her for many years. Such a gentle and kind soul. Her love for her family was immense and I know that the strength and bonds of this family will help you all through. Darla, I know your inner strength will help heal the hurt your family is going through. Please know that you are all in my thoughts.
Christa Manning
July 2, 2007
Dear Clyatt and Hancock Family,
Melody was such a bright light in a sometimes dark world. She brought love and laughter to everyone she met. I am so glad I got to meet her through her sister as she always made my family and I feel welcome and loved. She will be missed forever and there will never be another Melody, God only made one that special. We are all thinking of you. Christa, Paul, Austin, Peyton, and Haley Manning
Lannie & Charlotte Cruce
July 2, 2007
John,
You and your family are in our prayers.
John & Carol Reading
July 2, 2007
Though I have one of the most comprehensable vocabularies in the world, I cannot think of anything which could possibly convey the scope of the grief that Carol and I are feeling for your loss, except we are sorry, which is so inadequate,but sincerely felt, from the bottom of our Hearts..
Robert W. Wigglesworth
July 2, 2007
My heart goes out to the family. I know only to well what they are experencing in loosing a loved one.
May GOD give you peace in this time of great sorrow.
Steve Vrabel
July 2, 2007
John,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. It is always so tough to deal with the loss of a loved one but we always have the hope and joy of knowing that one day we will reunite with them at the chosen time of our Lord in a place much better than this.
Our parayers go out to you and your family in the loss of Melody.
Steve & Jannis Vrabel
DAN FERRANS
July 2, 2007
John, With our deepest and most sincere reqrets on your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Love Dan & Sue Ferrans
Mark & Pagan Taylor
July 2, 2007
Melody was a joy to be around and we are blessed to have known her. Our hearts go out to John and the family. May God Bless You.
Ginny Dorris
July 2, 2007
Darla: I only met your sister a couple of times but I know how close you were. Stay strong for your family and know every time you see your nephew & nieces she still lives within them.
Nana & I swimming in Grandma's Pool
Mary Royer
July 2, 2007
My dear Nana, I will always treasure the times we had. I promise to always keep your picture by my side and our memories in my heart. I love you Nana. Love Dalton (your Doodlebug)
Madrid Engineering Group, Inc.
July 2, 2007
We at Madrid Engineering Group wish to send you our deepest sympathy, love, and prayers.
“The angels are always near to those who are grieving, to whisper to them that their loved ones are safe in the hand of God.”—Eileen Elias Freeman
Mike Daley
July 2, 2007
The words do not exist to describe the amazing and wonderful lady that was taken entirely to soon from her family and friends. She was an incredible woman who brought love and kindness to all those she came into contact with. It was impossible to feel uncomfortable, nervous or unwelcome when Melody was in the room. All I know is that the world would be a much better place if there were more mothers, wives and friends like Melody. With all my love and respect----
Linn Delamarter
July 1, 2007
Dear John, Mary, & Morgan,
I am saddened to hear of Melody's passing. Her sweet smile and kindness to me will always be remembered. We are praying for you.
God Bless you!
Pat Woolam Baumann
July 1, 2007
John & Family:
Heaven is a much better place now with the arrival of such an angel. Please find comfort in knowing how many lives Melody touched in such a pleasant manner. She shown brightly in every room and on everybody she came in contact with. I know I am a better person for knowing her. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Hancock/Clyatt family.
Yvonne Spock
July 1, 2007
Mary,
I never had the opportunity to meet your Mother but I can tell from reading these heart felt memories from family and friends that you have many of the fine qualities she had. I pray that you and your family will lean on the many friends you have and when we run out of assistance - God will ease the hurt when no one else can. You are in my prayers.
Shelley Ryland
July 1, 2007
I will remember Melody for her friendship and words of wisdom. My deepest sympathy to John, Mary, Morgan and family.
Gary & Sandy Wilson
July 1, 2007
John, Mary & Morgan. We share your grief but also share fond memories. Melody was always a bright light to us and has a special place in our hearts and with The Lord. Let your faith and your memories sustain you during this most difficult time.
Karen Hancock
July 1, 2007
I am saddened to hear of the loss of your beloved Melody. I want to extend my deepest sympathy to all of the family during this very difficult time.
Sharla Gibson
July 1, 2007
The Lord Blessed my life with the Grace of Melody so many years ago. We laughed and we cried, and no matter how much time we spent apart, time stood still until we picked up right where we left off.
You're still in Gods hands, and I pray for some of the Grace, courage and strength you've shown to all of us in your journey home. I love you, Lody!
Debbie Coker
July 1, 2007
To my Lody, My heartbreak at losing pales in comparison to your heartbreak in going. You were my yaya, the Lucy to my Ethel. Some day we'll laugh again and eat chocolate together. Love you, Debbie
Fitz and Lauretta Sthreshley
July 1, 2007
John, Our hearts are with you and your family. Melody was and is one of the sweetest spirits God ever blessed us to know. She always brought laughter and joy to each moment and taught us later about strength and grace.
Vince Protheroe
June 30, 2007
As her second father, God blessed me with a daughter full of love and happiness. Not only was she a beautiful person, but she gave us two wonderful grandchildren Mary and Morgan. In Heaven she'll be a saint. May the Lord let her light shine over all the world.
Linda Grinestaff
June 30, 2007
Mary,
My heart is with you. Please know our prayers are with you in this time of grief. If I can do anything at all I am here for you. I love you.
Susie Woolam-Coffield
June 30, 2007
Melody was the sweetest person I have ever met. God needed a special angel in heaven and only she could fill that spot. My thoughts and prayers are with John, their beautiful children and their family at this difficult time. God Bless You.
Susie Woolam-Coffield
Roy and Debbie Bass
June 30, 2007
Our Wonderfull Melody will be with us now and forever more. May the Songs of the Mocking Bird be with you until we are all together again. Love forever Roy, Debbie, and Adam.
Darla Hancock
June 30, 2007
The best big sister ever. I love you and will always need you. You are my in my heart so many memories so much love.
Mary Sanders
June 30, 2007
I Love You my sweet sister Melody. We may not be sisters of blood but my heart and life has been blessed by you. You are such a strong person that I can only learn and be as strong as you. To my brother John and my neice Little Mary and my nephew Morgan I will always be there for you. I Love you all. Love Aunt Mary
Dennis Clark
June 30, 2007
I will remember Melody for her friendship and wonderful smile and my very deepest sympathy to John and Mary and rest of Melody's Family. Dennis Clark ole bartow mailman.Your all in my prayers.
McLean Funeral Home
June 30, 2007
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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