Melva Lynn Wheeler, 68, passed away March 25, 2022 in Denton, Texas. She was born in Pensacola, Florida on March 24, 1954 to Mel and Vinny Wheeler.

Melva worked as an LVN at Ann's Haven and Denton State School. Melva won the City of Denton yard of the month award multiple times. Yard of the Month recognizes Denton citizens who contribute to the overall aesthetics and health of our city by maintaining clean and beautiful properties. Her beautiful roses, including antique and heirloom roses, wrapped the front and side of her corner lot. She shared her award-winning roses with neighbors and friends. She also grew many vegetables and herbs in her back yard garden.

She was known for her love of animals and leaves three cats and two tortoises who will be well cared for.

She is survived by her brothers, Steve and wife Bonnie of Carterville Illinois, Clark and wife Cindy of Gainesville, Florida, and Leonard and wife Lisa of Naples, Florida. As well as nephews Joe and Dan Wheeler of Carterville. Also, by good friends Noel and Miranda Peña, Jackie Cummins, Pam Barnes, and Danny Britton.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Phil McLaughlin.

A memorial is planned at a later date.

The family is grateful for the care provided by Noel and Miranda Peña and by the hospice nurses of the Visiting Nurses Association.