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IDA McCLAY Obituary


IDA A. McCLAY (Age 99)  
On Tuesday, December 8, 2015, of Sneedville, TN, formerly of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late William McClay for 73 years; mother of David (Kenneth) and Brian (Sherry); grandmother of Patrick and Christine; great-grandmother of Kevin and Sean; sister of the late Catherine Fenton. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bernadette Church, 72 University Blvd. East, Silver Spring, MD on Tuesday, December 15 at 11:30 a.m. followed by Interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery (assemble at cemetery office at 12:45 p.m.).www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post on Dec. 13, 2015.

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Jean Farmer

December 16, 2015

Thinking about you, Brian. And your family. I'm so sorry for the loss of your mom.

Gaye Cassells

December 15, 2015

David and Brian,

Words cannot express the sadness I felt when I heard of the passing of Aunt Ida. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

JF

December 14, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

December 13, 2015

Rest in Peace, mom.

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