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     Melba Jo Lucado Melba Jo "Joey" McGhee, Jun 15, 1956 - Jul 2, 2023. Joey McGhee, 67, of Salem, Va., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 2, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Joey was an amazing woman with a huge heart whose selflessness would overshadow most. During the middle of her career, she decided to go back to school to get her Bachelor of Arts degree. While working a full-time job, Joey started her journey back to college determined to get her degree. After 24 years of service at Allstate Insurance Company, she decided to become a full-time student and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Roanoke College, one of the proudest moments in her life. After graduation she completed thirteen years of service with Roanoke County Department of Social Services, where Joey served as an advocate for individuals and families, who couldn't advocate for themselves. Her determination to fight for others was just one quality of this amazing Wife, Mom, and Friend. She retired from Roanoke County but still continued to put others first. Joey was preceded in death by her father, Huey Lucado. She is survived by her loving husband of 46 years and most loyal friend, Glenn McGhee; mother, Kitty Adams; sisters and brothers-in-law, Pam and Ronnie Cooper, Debbie and Don Hogston; her sons and daughters-in-law, Chad and Deana McGhee, Cory and Jenny McGhee; her precious and most loved granddaughters, Madeline and Ava McGhee; and her numerous nephews and nieces. Special thanks to Dr. Janet Osborne of Carilion, her medical team at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, and Good Samaritan Hospice for their compassionate care. A Graveside Service will be held at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.⁵ She was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ She was born on June 15, 1956 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2,5 As of August 26, 1977,her married name was McGhee.¹ She married Glenn Stewart McGhee on August 26, 1977 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,4,5 Melba Jo Lucado died on July 2, 2023 at Virginia at age 67.⁵