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Gretchen McClure Obituary

Gretchen Correll McClure CHARLOTTE - Gretchen Correll McClure died Thursday, January 3, 2013, after a courageous battle with lung disease. Gretchen was born November 20, 1936 in Landis, NC to the late William Gilbert Correll and Hester Huffman Correll. Gretchen graduated from North Mecklenburg High School. She retired after 40 years service as credit manager at Caskie Paper, later X-pedex. Gretchen was a long time member of Cook's Memorial Presbyterian Church where she served on numerous committees in service to the Lord. She was the recipient of the 2007 Honorary Life Membership in Presbyterian Women, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Gretchen's life was one of faith, humility and love. Her death leaves a great void in the lives of her family and friends. In addition to her parents, Gretchen was preceded in death by her brother Ralph Correll and his wife Faye; two sisters, Wynell Thompson and Suvetta C. Frye and husband Robert; brother-in-laws Carl (Bud) Caldwell, Bill McClure and wife Elizabeth; Rowan McClure and wife Virginia; sisters-in-law Nell, Nancy, Betty, Mae and Mary Jo McClure. Gretchen is survived by her husband of 56 years, Robert (Bob) McClure; sons Scott McClure and Tim McClure and wife Michelle and one granddaughter, Lauren McClure, all of Charlotte; one sister, Freida Caldwell of Cornelius, NC; Brothers-in-law Gerald, Tom, Corky and wife Suzie McClure as well as numerous nieces and nephews. A service to celebrate the life of Gretchen McClure will be at Cook's Memorial Presbyterian Church, Saturday, January 5th at 3:00pm; burial to follow in the church cemetery with visitation immediately following in the fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Cook's Memorial Presbyterian Church, 3413 Mt. Holly-Huntersville Road, Charlotte, NC 28216. The family would like to thank all her friends for their cards, prayers and many acts of kindness throughout her illness. We would also like to thank the fantastic staff of Presbyterian Hospital in the Emergency, ICU and Hospice departments. TH Robertson Funeral Service Lic. is serving the family www.throbertson.com.

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Published by Charlotte Observer on Jan. 4, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
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Gene Shuford

May 10, 2013

McClure Family
I was so saddened to hear of Gretchen's passing today. My heart goes out to you all. I worked with Gretchen at Caskie and Dillard. She was such a dear lady. Thinking of you and praying for you all this Mother's Day weekend.

January 9, 2013

Bob and family,
I am very sorry for the loss of my wonderful friend and co -worker. She was a sweet and wonderful lady. My prayers are with you and family.
Kay Couch, Charlotte, NC

Ena Bentley Wood

January 7, 2013

Scott and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother, Gretchen. Abby let me know. I know you loved her very much. Even though I never got to meet her, I know she raised a terrific son in you, and her example will live on in your life forever. You and your family are in my prayers at this difficult time - I lost my Dad almost three years ago, and while it gets easier, there is still a void. A parent's love is the best! Love you and am thinking about you.

Tody Brown

January 4, 2013

I am very sorry for the loss of your Mother. I know she was a wonderful woman

Nicole Taylor

January 4, 2013

McClure Family,
Please feel the Lord's embrace during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
With much sympathy,
Nicole Taylor, Bryan Mundy & Phyllis Mundy

January 4, 2013

McClure Family,
Please feel the Lord's embrace during this time. Our thoughts are with you all as well as our daily prayers.
With much sympathy,
Nicole Taylor, Bryan Mundy & Phyllis Mundy

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