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Traphenia McClelland Obituary

Traphenia R. McClelland, 93, died Jan. 17 at a Topeka Hospital. She is survived by her sons, Robert McClelland, Donnie Daniels; step-daughter Helen Nichols; and 6 grandchildren. She will lay in state Tuesday, Jan. 24, 4-8 p.m. Family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. at Bowser Johnson Funeral Chapel. Service Wed. Jan. 25 at 11 a.m. at Second Baptist Church with burial at Mt. Hope Cemetery.

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal on Jan. 22, 2012.

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Carole Eagleman-Boston

November 8, 2019

Aunt Phene was my best friend and foster mom she was the dearest person to me she created a part of me that will never be extinguish she lite a light under me tat will burn forever. She made me a better leader and no longer a follower. she was a Queen and made me dream,

January 23, 2012

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

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Niki KimsCasas

January 23, 2012

I pray for your comfort in this time of great sorrow.

The Kims-Casas Family
Ventura,CA

Eddie & Laura Arredondo

January 23, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

January 22, 2012

Dean, I to believe Mrs. McClelland was a wonderful lady. Mrs. McClelland was truely one of the angels sent down, to share her love with the kids from Curtis Junior high. " Bobby Wilkerson (Topeka, Ks.)

Judy Chase

January 22, 2012

I first met Mrs. Traphenia McClelland some 30 years ago. Our relationship was primarily professional as colleagues working together and I was honored that it grew into friendship. She is an amazing lady and much loved.

My condolences to all her family and close friends.

Dean Forster

January 22, 2012

Mrs. McClelland was a wonderful lady in every way. Mr. and Mrs. McClelland were always so nice to me when I was growing up. I will always remember the fun we had at their house. My condolence to my friend Robert.

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