Ms. Mechelle Chew

Obituary For Ms. Mechelle Chew

Mechelle Chew, a lifelong resident of Blytheville, Arkansas, was born on December 30, 1962. She was the daughter of Eddie Chew, Sr. and Bernice Murphy Chew. A proud graduate of Blytheville High School, Class of 1981, Mechelle served as Deli Supervisor at Blytheville Walmart for many years. She enjoyed quality time with her family, whether hosting barbeques or sharing conversations on the porch.

On Wednesday, August 27, 2025, Mechelle passed away at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas, at the age of 62. She is preceded in death by her parents; three brothers: Don Murphy, Jerry Williams, and Cecil R. Chew; two sisters: Denise Cook and Barbara Lucas; and her daughter, Erica Chew.

Mechelle's memory will be cherished by her two sons, Kori Chew and Anthony Hale, both of Jonesboro, Arkansas; her granddaughter, Cashay Chew of Conway, Arkansas, whom she raised as a daughter; three brothers: Homer (Terri) Campbell of Blytheville, Arkansas, Eddie Chew, Jr. of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Michael Chew of Blytheville, Arkansas; three sisters: Sherry (Darrell) Talley of Luxora, Arkansas, Jacqueline Lowery of Las Vegas, Nevada, and Lisa Chew of Blytheville, Arkansas; four grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will take place on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 11:00 am at First Missionary Baptist Church, 600 East McHaney Drive, Blytheville, Arkansas, where Reverend Odale Jones is the pastor. Minister Blanton Jones will deliver the eulogy.

Expressions of sympathy and encouragement may be shared with the family at www.mhfuneralhomeinc.com or via Facebook at McDonald-Horne Funeral Home.

Professional arrangements are entrusted to McDonald-Horne Funeral Home.