Birth date: Jan 7, 1934 Death date: Jun 13, 2021
Melba June Snapp Wheeler, age 87, passed away peacefully at her home in Lakeland on Sunday, June 13, 2021. She was born January 7, 1934 in Plant City to Pyro Jewel Snapp and George Washington Snapp. She met Jerry T. Wheeler when t Read Obituary
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Gentry-Morrison Funeral Homes - Serenity Gardens Chapel
3350 Mall Hill Drive, Lakeland FL 33810
Our most heartfelt condolences to Jerry and his family. We met the Wheelers on a trip abroad and became friends instantly, due in great part to Melba's amazing elegance, kindness, and grace. I cannot recall another person who made such a great impression on us in such a short period of time... an amazing lady, whom we shall always remember with warmth in our hearts.
Israel and Irene Haas-Diaz
Tampa
So sorry for your loss she was truly a special lady.
I'm sending prayer angels in loving memory of a beautiful Southern lady, loved by all and especially by Jerry and family.
So many cherished memories together. After my mom, Lois Wheeler passed - it was truly Aunt Melba who helped to fill that void . Anyone who met her - remembered her. Whether it was that huge gravitating smile or that precious very articulate southern accent - you would leave remembering what a lady - what a true southern belle. We were all blessed to have known her- and especially blessed allowing us to be a part of her life. My memories will always be the Mother’s Day - Birthday outings and the lovely times I would take her to her Antique Club luncheons. Aunt Melba had so many lovely friends. For sure at the top of the pecking order were her two handsome grandsons- Caleb and Joshua. Oh how proud she was of the two of them . Aunt Melba was a blessing to so many people , however ; she was also blessed having a devoted husband to took care of her in her final days and truly loved her so- two precious daughters Gena and Jerolyn who were such a support and strength to not only their mom but by their dad’s side during her decline. Aunt Melba will be missed - however ; the smiles that she brought to our hearts- will be cherished forever.
