October 21, 1949 - January 16, 2021
Lynette Leialoha (Waipa) McClain, 71, of Mountain View, Arkansas, passed away peacefully with family at her side on Saturday, January 16, 2021, at White River Medical Center in Batesville, Arkansas. Lynnette was born on October 21, 1949, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to John Waipa Sr. and Elsie (Shin) Waipa. Lynette loved to show Aloha and was very down to earth. She enjoyed family and friends, traveling, dancing, swimming, hard work, teaching, serving the public, and life.
Her greatest joy before her passing was her granddaughter Isabella Nohea Lee McClain, daughter of Shylee and Joe, (who called Lynette Tutu).
Lynette is survived by one son Kaleb Luahoana McClain (Amy Jo Huffman), daughter Shylee He'ohookealoha McClain, granddaughter Isabella Nohea McClain, brother, Nathan Waipa, sister, April Kupau, brothers-in-Law, Sam Kupau, Nobu Nishimura, sister-in-Law, Sharon Waipa, life long friend, Richard Hacker, and best friend, Donnie Wolfe, along with many extended family and friends.
Lynnette was preceded in death by her parents John Waipa, Sr., and Elsie (Shin) Waipa; mother-in-law, Norma Jean McClain, sisters, Amy Waipa, Henrietta (Lani) Kaaihue, Brenda Nishimura, brother, Jon (Junior) Waipa, husband, Edward Lee McClain and significant other Myron Carraway.
She always said, ''one day at a time,'' and ''chin up,'' and ''Aloha.'' Aloha means ''I love you,'' ''Hello,'' or ''Goodbye.''
The family will have a private memorial service honoring Lynnette's life.
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11 Condolence(s)
Catherine Thomas Vann
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Aloha, Loraine McClain. I will always love you.
Kitty O’Rand
Saturday, February 13, 2021
I only knew you for a little bit but what I saw was a kind and caring women who was very friendly and good hearted. I could tell she loved her family and was a good friend to my dad.
ðŸ™for your family at this time. â¤ï¸
Shylee He'ohukealoha McClain
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
Mom, much Aloha goes out to your kind and loving heart. I love you and miss you with all my heart. You have went above and beyond in showing loving kindness. I will always remember the good memories when we would laugh, joke, cook, do chores, raise baby girl, talk about the Bible, reminisce, talk story and play. I promise to always hold you dearly in my heart, and I will always use my morals, ethics, and values that you and dad instilled in me, to make the right decisions in life. I love you with every ounce of energy in me! Joe loves you very very much too. May your beautiful soul rest in peace. With all my Aloha Shylee He'ohukealoha McClain
Shannon Caraway
Monday, January 25, 2021
I hated to hear about your loss! She was very nice to me and my family and my dad thought the world of her. Prayers go out to your family.
Tanyua Davis
Friday, January 22, 2021
You will be greatly missed. Especially your sweet smile and kind heart. Prayers for your children and granddaughter.
Paula Brownlee
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Aloha sweet Lynnette. May your loved ones find peace in their memories. Butch and Paula
Gail McClung Ferrell
Thursday, January 21, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for the family.
Joyce Caraway
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Sorry to hear about Lynette !
We shared a special bond as well as our birthday! I enjoyed Lynette’s sweet spirit and kind heartâ¤ï¸
Ronda G Ivy
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
So sorry for your loss. Your mother was such a sweet, kind and helpful lady. I thought a lot of her. Prayers for you all!
Danny & Martha Simmons
Monday, January 18, 2021
So sorry to hear this. She was a very sweet lady. She was a very giving person. Prayers for the family
JoAnn Jones
Monday, January 18, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss. Lynette and I go way back. She was such a dear friend and lady to me. They don't make them as sweet and good of a person as she was. RIP my friend.