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| Name: |
Leota Belle McClain
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February 19th, 1924 - November 1st, 2009
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| Obituary: |
Leota Belle McClain, 85, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2009 at Colonial Place in Elkins,WV where she had lived for the last six years. She was born February 19, 1924 at White Pine, WV a daughter of the late Bud and Ora Mae Johnson Kelley. Leota was the last surviving member of her family. She was married to Irvin S. McClain on May 25, 1943 who preceded her in death.
Surviving is one daughter, Shelia Kandes Crawford, one granddaughter, Stephanie Elin Haynes and husband Voras and one great grandson, Nicholas Crawford Haynes all of Elkins and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by one son, Craig S. McClain; her son-in-law, D. Stephen Crawford; one great granddaughter, Lillie Katherine Haynes; two brothers, Fred Kelley and Orville Kelley; and four sisters, Georgia Plant, Greta Whipkey, Nola Kight, Audrey Greathouse and Herma Winchester.
Mrs. McClain attended the schools of Calhoun County and for many years worked as a cook at the Grantsville Elementary School. Her passions included her family and golfing. Leota was a member of the First Baptist Church of Clarksburg.
Friends may call from 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at the Tomblyn Funeral Home in Elkins. A funeral service will be held at 7:00 PM Wednesday from the funeral home chapel with Rev. Dr. Marvin L. Parli officiating. Interment will follow at 1:00 PM Thursday, November 5th at the Bethlehem Cemetery at Grantsville, WV. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Northern Regional Office Alzheimer’s Association, 1299 Pinewood Drive Suite No. 3, Morgantown, WV 26505 in memory of Mrs. McClain. The Tomblyn Funeral Home of Elkins is in charge of the arrangements for Leota Belle McClain. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.tomblynfuneralhome.com.
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Alzheimer's Asociation, Northern Regional Office, 1299 Pineview Drive Suite 3, Morgantown, WV 26505
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Bethlehem Cemetery
Grantsville, WV (map/driving directions)
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6:00PM to 7:00PM on Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 at Tomblyn Funeral Home (map/driving directions)
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7:00PM at Tomblyn Funeral Home on Wednesday, November 4th, 2009 (map/driving directions)
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