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Willie McLemore Obituary

MCLEMORE, WILLIE MAE - age 97 of Alcoa, passed away Saturday October 18, 2008 at her home with her children at her bedside. A loving mother, grandmother, and sister to her family. (Proverbs 31:27) She looketh well to the ways of her household. Her children arise and call her blessed. Preceded in death by parents, Frank and Carrie McKeehan Owens; brothers, Paul and Henry Owens; husband, Lester McLemore; and two infant daughters. Survived by son, Bernard McLemore of Louisville; daughters and sons in law, Ada and Ralph Wilkerson of Maryville, Corrine and J. D. Anthony of Rockford, Edna Orr of Greenback, Diane and Ronnie Henry of Maryville; 11 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; sister, Bernice McClanahan of Maryville. Graveside and interment service will be held 1:00 pm Tuesday October 21, 2008 at Hopewell Springs Cemetery in Monroe County, Rev. Tom Hatley officiating. Family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Monday at Miller Funeral Home, Maryville. www.millerfuneralhome.org

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel on Oct. 20, 2008.

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