M. Melberta Headdy Clerget, 88, of Chalmers, died at 4:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at IU Health Hospital of Lafayette. She was born August 20, 1923 in Lafayette to the late Roy C. and Faye (Nance) Headdy. She graduated from Chalmers High School in 1941, and attended International Business College in Fort Wayne as well as Miller Real Estate School. Her marriage was to Arthur Clerget on September 11, 1942 at the Baptist Church in Chalmers. He preceded her in death in February 1964. Melberta was known as the "Mayor of Chalmers." She was a member of Chalmers Community Church and was also involved in many clubs and organizations. Those included the American Legion Auxiliary, National Association of US Postmasters, Chalmers Cemetery Board, Chalmers Civic and Book Clubs, Home Demonstration Club, and the White County United Way, where she was a charter member and the first secretary. She served two years as president of the White County Historical Society and continues to serve on the Board of Directors. She was also on the Board of Directors of the White County Mental Health Assocation, and was the president of the Chalmers Centennial Corporation providing leadership for organizing, planning and directing the three-day celebration. She worked as an account clerk and secretary for Purdue University, office manager and bookkeeper for White County Farm Bureau, Chalmers Postmaster and she also owned and co-managed Clerget Realty and Convenience Store. Melberta enjoyed gardening, reading, and being involved in the Chalmers Community. Surviving is a brother, Dale Headdy (wife: Jody) of Monticello, a sister-in-law, Millie Headdy of Florida, two daughters-in-law, Sharon Clerget of Chalmers and Sandy Walters of Burnettsville, and seven grandchildren, Amy Hayes, Angela Howe, Allison, Valerie, Vickie and Joey Clerget and Jennifer McAtee. She was preceded in death by twin sons, Larry and Jerry Clerget and three brothers, Don, Dean and Howard Headdy. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday, March 9, 2012 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 10, 2012 also at the funeral home with Pastor Bill Henderson officiating. Inurnment at Chalmers Cemetery at a later date. Memorial donations may be made in her name to Chalmers Community Church or Chalmers First Response.