Joann McClure Obituary

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McCLURE, Joann of Dayton, went home to be with the Lord after a long brave battle with cancer. She was born Sept. 3, 1942. Joann was preceded in death by her parents Thomas Ellis & Jessie Mae Petty, 2 brothers Theodore and Weldon Ellis and 1 son Robert Dale McClure. She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Billy McClure; her son Billy McClure (Julie); 3 daughters Sheryl Pound (Albert), Tammy Janson (Dave), and Sue Looker (Cole); 13 grandchildren Tiffany Lloyd (Luke), Timothy, Reanna, Thomas and Steven Caudill, Christina Wampler (Doug), Billy McClure, Jessica, Lori, Abigail and Makayla Janson and Michael and Ian Looker; 2 great-grandchildren Gavin and Arebella Lloyd; 3 step-grandchildren Josh, Janie and Julie and numerous nieces, nephews and other family member and, friends who all loved her. Funeral services 10 A.M., Thurs., Dec. 23, 2004 at Newcomer-Farley Funeral Home, 3940 Kettering Blvd. Brother Glenn Sizemore officiating. Interment Fairview-Gratis Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday (TODAY) from 5-8 P.M.

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Dec. 22, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Joann McClure

8 Entries

Jessica Janson

January 15, 2005

My mamaw was my best friend in the the whole wide world, no one knew me like she did.She was the best person I knew,She loved the lord and she knew her sickness was in his hands.she was my miracle cause she could have left me when I was 10 but she stayed until I was 17 and I am so thankful for that. I only hope she knew what she meant to me....

I love you mamaw I will never forget the memories you gave me.

Billy McClure

January 14, 2005

Mom was the most caring strong willed individual you ever met.She sincerely loved the Lord and shared with others at every opportunity just how blessed she was despite her illness.The love she showed for him and his word was first only to her family.It helps us to heal our hearts void to know that she is no longer suffering and is peacefully walking in that place which he prepared her.Mom left a great mark of love through each of her children and grandchildren which were her pride and joy. She was always there with an encouraging word no matter the situation.We love and miss you so much words cannot describe.

Dorothy Ellis

January 14, 2005

I found it an honor to know this LADY.I was married to her brother for 35 years.The courage Joan showed was amazeing.Do pray I can have that courage and faith.She is now with her Brother's,Father and Mother.I still think of her each day and will miss her terriblely.

Rose & Jerry Bundy

January 14, 2005

Joan was one fo the nicest woman I have ever known.She was a great mom,wife,and grandmother. i feel very lucky to have known her. My condolances to all her family.And she was a christan woman above all.

Tammy Janson

January 12, 2005

My Mommy was the GREASTEST MOM in the world. She always worried about others no matter how bad she felt. Cancer is a cruel disease. Just when she was sure she had it beat it would come back even more vengeful. Her faith was never wavering, She always thanked God for each new day(even if it was a bad day!) She never complained just prayed to live on for her family. Family was what kept her going !! She always had a smile and a Good word for people. I pray that I can be atleast 1/2 the person she was. I hope that her children and grandchildren(Great TOO!!!) can follow her lead and have that strong faith that she had up to the very end. SOmeday we will all be together again in a far better place!! I LOVE YOU MOMMY!!!

Chrissy Wampler

January 10, 2005

My grandma McClure was the most encouraging,loving,caring,compassio nate person I know. No matter what circumstances came her way, she trusted God and gave Him the glory to the very end...Most people would have been bitter and angry and wondering why God would do this. But not Grandma....She knew God had a plan and a purpose..and it was just her suffering for which He gained the Glory in her life. Nothing, not even her cancer could shake her Faith in the Lord. I think she was the best role model of a Christian, wife, mother, and Mamaw; I have ever known. I hope I can be half the person she was...

But One day I will see her again...And I can't wait!

We Love you Mamaw; and Miss you but know you are better off than us!

Suzanne Rimkus

January 9, 2005

Miss Joan was such a special person to me, growing up she was always there, teaching me so much about everything,she was like my other mother and I hope she knew just how much I loved her, I am so glad that my son got to have a mamaw Joan I only wish he could have had her much longer I'm sure she would have meant as much to him as she always will to me. One thing I can thank her for is my best friend Sue, she is so much like her mother it's refreshing some times just to watch her talk she has so much Miss Joan in her it's wonderful and Sue is my sister in every way just not blood. My condolences to all of the family I know if I am hurting as much as I am, I can only imagine their pain. God Bless all of you Love Suzy

Sue Looker

January 9, 2005

My Mommy was the most wonderful woman I have ever known. diagnosed with cancer 7 years ago she never gave up she believed with the help of God she could win this battle and in a way she did Most people never make it past two months my mommy made it through 7 years of pain and endured chemo treatment after chemo treatment what a fighter she was I feel so sorry for anyone who never got the chance to know my mother for she was trully one amazing woman and she was my best friend

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