In profound sorrow we the Management & Staff of Turnbull's Funeral Home & Crematory Services announce the passing of Melva George of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands who passed away Monday, May 13, 2024.  Melva was born on February 3, 1938, in North Sound Virgin Gorda, BVI to proud parents, Lawrence and Venetia (Creque) Wheatley. She married the love of her life, Delford George on November 15, 1964. Melva was a homemaker who loved the Lord and accepted Christ at an early age. She loved attending church and singing hymns on the radio with her husband. She also loved working with her hands and shared her gift with everyone. Melva was an astute seamstress who always had a needle or a crochet hook nearby, as she loved making clothing, school uniforms, and crocheted items for the people in her community. In addition, Melva loved cooking and baking for her friends and family, but her real passion was using her connections to keep up with the personal stories that spread throughout the islands. Melva leaves to cherish her most precious memory her loving and devoted husband of 60 years, Mr. Delford George of Major Bay Tortola, residing in St. Thomas; four daughters, Veronica "Ronnie" George of Baltimore MD, Valencia "Val" George of Orlando, FL, Norine (Ivan)Fahie of Peoria IL, and Latticia "Tisha" George of Orlando FL. Four sons, Benson George and Lester "Edgy" George of St. Thomas Renwick "Makimba" George of Orlando FL, and Joseph "Matrix" George of Jacksonville FL; One sister, Lucille Baptiste of Virgin Gorda and one brother, Dale "Blondie" Wheatley of Virgin Gorda; 22 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren. Sisters-In-Law; Estelle Wheatley, Olga Wheatley, Vivian Wheatley Brother-In-Law; Vernal Walters Sr. Uncle- Henry Wheatley Nieces- Recina Baptiste, Cherine "Nuka" Baptiste, Larecia "Susie" Baptiste-Young, Roberta Jackson, Mildred Walters-Clarke, Miriam Walters-Francis, Lorelyn Walters-Gibson, Dr. Cassander Titley O'Neal, Lorraine Wheatley, Marva Wheatley-Dawson, Tahima Callwood, Jeanette Wheatley, Princess Danisha Wheatley, Princess Dasha Maria Wheatley, Arleen Greaux, Arrisa Blyden Nephews- Lawrence Wheatley, Byron Wheatley, Sydney Wheatley, Charles "Jeff" Wheatley,
Willis "Bozo" Wheatley, Orlinton "Puck" Baptiste, Denroy "Fraso" Baptiste, Lenford "Bolo" Baptiste, Avery "Buncha" Baptiste, Reynold Walters, Travis Walters, Trevor Walters, Vernal Walters Jr. First Cousins/ Extended Family-Melvin Clifton, Sharlene Cory, Ulric "Tony" Creque, Velma George, Bernard George, Wendell George, Allen George, Ashburn Harrigan, Henry Harrigan, Dean Harrigan, Ena Lewis, Jacqui Mark, Arlene Parsons, Rosalie Skelton, Honorable Premier Natalio Wheatley, Honorable Vincent Wheatley, Pastor Albert Wheatley, Luana Wheatley, Dr.
Clayton Wheatley, Maurice Wheatley, Lorindon Wheatley, Michael Wheatley, Norbert Wheatley, Nervin Wheatley, Reynaldo Wheatley, Verne Wheatley, Roxanne Wright Special Friends- Olga Melissa Stevens, Eleanor Blyden and a host of other relatives and friends too numerous to mention. She was preceded in death by her parents Lawrence and Venetia (Creque) Wheatley, brothers; Lowell Wheatley, Wilmore Wheatley, and Hilford Wheatley, sister, Gwendolyn Wheatley, daughter; Sheila Murraine, and niece; Victorine Creque.