Melva (Myers) French was born on December 14, 1927 to John A. and Sarah J. Myers, and she passed away on September 6, 2020. She graduated from Chelsea High School in 1945. On June 16, 1946 she married Leonard J. French, and her husband of 48 years preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her parents and her six brothers, George, Stewart, Jay, Earl, Clifford, and David Myers as well as their wives and two sisters, Lenora Szalay and her husband, and Jessie Welch.

Melva is survived by three daughters, Sandra K. Sercombe, Diane S. Strong, Cheryl L. French, and three grandsons: Randy J. Ehnis (and daughter, Lindsey Ehnis, and her fiance, Darren Murray, and great-great-granddaughter, HalleQua Murray); Charles Strong (wife, Holly, and daughters, Journey and Abigail Strong); Jason Strong (Adiea); brother-in-law, Richard French; and several special nieces and nephews.

She enjoyed reading, sewing, crocheting, and being a caregiver for neighbors.

In accordance with Melva’s wishes, cremation has taken place, and no services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea.