Mary Louise McClanahan

Mary Louise McClanahan, of Pulaski, Va., passed away September 24, 2009, peacefully at her home. Her mother, Margaret Carter, along with her husband of 62 years, Lawrence D. McClanahan Sr.; three sons, Lawrence Jr., William Sr. and George McClanahan; daughter, Phoebe Wiley; and four grandchildren, have preceded her in death. She leaves to cherish her memory, children, James Sr., Lillian (Rev. Henry) Lindsey Sr., Lucy, and Fannie McClanahan, and Mary Alice "Jenny" (Randy) Reeves; grandchildren; great grandchildren; great-greatgrandchildren; special granddaughter, Senica McClanahan; other relatives and friends. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 30, 2009, 2 p.m. at Randolph Avenue United Methodist Church with the Rev. Leroy Henry officiating and the Rev. Henry Lindsey delivering the eulogy. Interment will follow in Pinehurst Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service. Friends may call at Serenity on Tuesday, 2 to 8 p.m., for viewing and Wednesday beginning at noon at the church until the funeral hour. Special thanks is extended to Good Samaritan Hospice, Tammy, Robin, Sue, Todd, Margaret, Jennie and Zetta Davis, from Human Touch, for your excellent care. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Services. www. serenityfuneralhome.net.