Melba Jean (Kelley) Long
December 12, 1945 — December 15, 2017
Our loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend Melba Jean Kelley Long passed away December 15, 2017. Melba was born on December 12, 1945 to Arthur and Florence Kelley in Ely, Nevada. She grew up in Ibapah, Utah and later moved to Ely, Nevada where she graduated from White Pine High School. She went to Ponce Beauty School and became a beautician.
Moms greatest joy in life was spending time with her family. She loved and cherished her children and grandchildren and was very proud of each one of them.
Melba is survived by her children Victor (Phyllis) Long Jr., Sheri Tolbert, Wayne(Beady) Long, Lee Ann (Larry) Wahlberg, and Rocky Long. 14 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters Nola (Buck) Hesselgesser, Nellie Kelley, and Jennie Allred. She is preceded in death by her parents, brother Calvin, sister Ruby, her loving husband Victor William Long, her son Kelley John Long, and her grandson Trevor James Long.
Services will be held on December 30, 2017 at 11:00 at the Calvary Chapel Church 1646 W. Pioneer Blvd in Mesquite, Nevada. For the church take exit 118 in Mesquite NV, go right on Pioneer, first building on the right.
Friends and family are invited to sign our online guestbook at moapavalleymortuary.com.