Nettie Mealue
May 6, 1944 – Feb. 19, 2026
Nettie May McCain Mealue, 81, of Sweet Home, passed away peacefully on Feb. 19, 2026, after a week surrounded by loved ones.
She was born May 6, 1944, in Lansing, Mich., to Birdie Pauline (Hale) and John Franklin Loper. She grew up in Empire, in the Coos Bay area.
In 1961, Nettie married Douglas McCain; they had three children. She raised them with deep faith and dedication, supported by her church.
Nettie served as director of the HOPE Center in Sweet Home, coordinated women’s ministries, led Bible studies. She previously taught preschool and kindergarten.
Nettie enjoyed embroidery, knitting, scrapbooking, rainy walks, and especially visits to the Oregon Coast, sharing these hobbies with her granddaughters.
In 2011, Nettie married Wayne “Tom” Mealue, cherishing travels to several states.
She is survived by her husband Tom; sisters Lula and Flora, and her brother Michael (Patsi) Toney; daughter Rebecca (David) Buller; grandchildren; and great‑grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband Douglas; daughter Cynthia; and son Richard.
A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. on her birthday, May 6, at River of Life Fellowship in Sweet Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sweet Home River of Life Women’s Ministry.
A private graveside service was held at Gilliland Cemetery.
Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling the arrangements.