Stella Mae McClure died peacefully on Sunday morning, February 3, 2019, surrounded by her family in Graham, Texas. She lived a long life and had a strong will to live, unwavering faith in God, and a deep love of family. Stella was the youngest child of George Clark Lagow and Lillie Mae Chambers born on May 16, 1922 in Menard, Texas.
She was a graduate of Jacksboro High School and Baylor University school of Nursing in 1942. In 1943 she married Clement Charles McClure, a native Jack county resident and made their home in Jacksboro, Texas. They raised 3 children, Jeannie Matthews, Charles (Cholly) McClure, and Larry McClure.
Stella was active in her community and participated in organizations such as, Baylor Nurse’s Alumni Association, Red Cross Blood Bank, and the Daughters of the Republic of Texas. Stella Mae had the brightest blue eyes and contagious sweet smile who treasured moments with her family and friends. She touched many with her joy and zest for life.
She had a deep faith which was ever present serving many dedicated years as a member and elder in the Presbyterian Church of Jacksboro. Stella loved to dance, sing, draw, paint, and even color. She was known for her ease in conversation, even with total strangers.
She maintained a simple and sweet demeanor that won the trusted hearts of many who even now are being changed by her witness and consistent nurturing spirit, and love. Stella is proceeded in death by her husband Clement Charles McClure. Those left behind to cherish her memory are her children, Jeannie and Minor Matthews of Medford Oregon; Charles “Cholly” and Vicky McClure of Farley, New Mexico; Larry and Gail McClure of Fort Worth, Texas; Grandchildren, Shane Matthews, Tasha Bartley, Matthew McClure, Clay McClure, Tara Spencer, Scott McClure as well as 5 great grandchildren.
The family is deeply grateful for the outpouring of love, prayers, and support in many heartfelt forms. Especially from the loving, faithful caregivers; Marybeth Gabbert, Kriss Harden, Krisstal Harden, Becky Hobbs, Debra Stanton; Beyond Faith Hospice and the Elmcroft staff in Graham, Texas. A celebration of life service for Stella Mae will be held 12:00 PM May 4, 2019 at the Memorial Christian Church in Jacksboro.
If so desired memorials maybe given to: Concerned Citizens of Jack County 400 East Pine Street Jacksboro, Texas 76458 Gladys Johnson Ritchie Library 626 West College Street Jacksboro, Texas 76458 To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Stella Mae McClure please visit our Sympathy Store.
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