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CONCORD-Mrs. Mary Ella Brooks McClain, 72, of Glen Haven Drive, died Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2013, at Carolinas Medical Center in Concord.
Born in Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late Cletus and Louise Bridges Brooks.
She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed watching football and racing.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a brother, John David Brooks.
Mrs. McClain is survived by her husband of 47 years, Robert "Bob" McClain Jr.; four children, Calvin Humphries and wife Marlene of Concord, LuJuan Dover of Boiling Springs, Myron Dover of Newton, and Benny McClain of Faith; a sister, Sharon Cantrell and husband Jack of Shelby; a brother, Donald Brooks of Hickory; sister-in-law, Sylvia Langston of Greensboro; eight grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; special friends, Melony Lewis, Marty Murray Jr. and Mary Smith McClain; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. prior to the service.
Celebration of Life Service: 2 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory
Officiated By: The Rev. Rob Crawford
Burial: Cleveland Memorial Park, following the service
Funeral Home: Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family of Mrs. McClain
Memorials: May be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
A guest registry is available at www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com
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I miss you!
LuJuan Dover
March 6, 2013
Bob and Famly our thoughts and Prayers. are with you. We'll truly miss her
Doug and Bonnie Motley
February 24, 2013
So sorry to read about Mary's passing. My prayers are with you all. So many memories all of them good. She was a very special person and I know she will be greatly missed.
February 24, 2013
Granny Mary, you will be missed, I love you
Jamie Ledford
February 22, 2013
I will always remember you granny! My condolence the the rest of the family sorry I couldn't make it. You all are in my prayers!
Donald Goode
February 22, 2013
LuJuan,Calvin,Myron,Benny, and Bob, I was so saddened to hear about Mary. Even though I hadn't seen her in many years,I often thought about you all, and have many wonderful memories of her and being at the house on buffalo st. She always treated me just like family and I always loved her for that. I will be thinking of all of you, and praying that you find peace with this. I know she will be missed by everyone that was blessed to know her. rest in peace,Mary,love Pam
Pam bridges-wallace
February 21, 2013
Lu, so sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. Our other neighbor Gail told me and I am so sorry. You'll be in my prayers.
Leanne England
LeAnne England
February 21, 2013
My heart and soul are with you. I have such wonderful memories of Mary. The fun we had as kids with her. She was my secord mother. Mary, I love you! God Bless..............
Vickie Jones Murray
February 21, 2013
Lu I'm so sry for your loss your mom was a great person. rip mary
cande Emory
February 21, 2013
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Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory - Shelby106 Cherryville Road, Shelby, NC 28150-4208
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