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Clara Feely Obituary
ROCK HILL - Mrs. Clara Bell McCullough Feely, 82, of 723 Douglas Street, passed away on Saturday, May 12, 2012, at home.
The funeral service will be 1 p.m. Friday at Nazareth Baptist Church, with the Rev. Michael A. McClain officiating, the Rev. Dr. Osbey Roddey delivering the eulogy, and the Rev. Dr. John T. McCoy and the Rev. Matthew L. Browning assisting. Interment will be at Liberty Hill Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Catawba.
Born July 12, 1929, in Chester County, S.C., Mrs. Feely attended the public schools of Chester County and in 1975, she was awarded her high school diploma from the Rock Hill School District. She worked as cook and dietitian for Rock Hill School District Three for 24 years. At retirement, she landed a part-time job at the York County Solicitor's Office, where she continued to work until her death.
At an early age, Clara joined Nazareth Baptist Church, Rock Hill, S.C. After marriage, she joined Liberty Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Catawba, S.C., and was active in the Deaconess Ministry, YAH (Young at Heart), Musical Choir, Concert Choir, the Kitchen Ministry, and Adult Sunday School.
Mrs. Feely was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Corrie Lee Feely Sr.; her parents, Mr. Ben and Janie Bell Hicks McCullough; Eliza McCullough, Marie McCullough Hope, Martha McCullough Tyler Miller and Earlene McCullough Beaty; granddaughter, Rose Michelle Hall; and daughter-in-law, Regina Stevenson Feely McDuffie.
She leaves to cherish loving memories her devoted children, Bobby Feely, Sonny (Marion) Feely, Corrie Feely Jr., Clara (Kim) Feely Gray and Jacqueline Deloris Feely, all of Rock Hill, Vernon Feely of Columbus, Ga., and Donald (Sherry) Feely of Holly Springs, N.C.; a great-nephew, Van Julius Stitt III of Baker's Field, Calif.; a dear friend and “adopted mother,” Gladys Hurley Boulware of Las Vegas, Nev.; brothers, Ben McCullough of Eastland, Md., John McCullough of Morristown, N.J., Willie Lewis (Steveanna) McCullough of Madison, N.J., James Frank (Linda) McCullough of Dover, N.J., and Robert (Shelia) McCullough of Stanhope, N.J.; sisters, Annie Jane McCullough Forbes and Helen (Lewis) McCullough Oguje of Dover, N.J., Mary McCullough Boyce of Rockaway, N.J., Ruby McCullough of Morristown, N.J.; brothers-in-law, Odell Hope Sr., Willie Beaty Sr., and DJ Miller of Rock Hill; two sisters-in-law, Pearlene Feely Barber and Beulah Feely Barber of Rock Hill; 13 grandchildren, Sekari Feely, LeTonia Feely Gladden, LaKeisha Feely, Stephanie Feely, E'onswaye Feely, DiChali Feely, Kellen Gray, Kimberly Gray, Jabira Feely, Ja'Reginald Feely, Corrie Feely III, Bobby Strong and Donald Strong; 10 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; extended family and friends; and a devoted neighbor, Estelle White.
The family will receive friends and family from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Robinson Funeral Home, and other times at the home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Liberty Hill Missionary Baptist Church Deaconess Ministry, P.O. Box 10067, Rock Hill, SC 29731 or American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312.
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Memories and Condolences
for Clara Feely
Annie Smith
May 24, 2012
To my family, I'm praying for comfort and strength to get you through this time. I'm sending my love and prayers for each of you. I Love You all. Ann Lois
Stacey Coleman
May 18, 2012
To the Feely family,
I had the privilege of working in the same building as Ms. Clara for the past five years. It was always comforting to know that she was praying for the young people that we worked with in Family Court. We will miss her but we know she is in a better place. May God bless you all.
Whitney Payne
May 18, 2012
The words don't exist to say how much this beautiful lady will be missed or to say how much she is loved. Walking into the office will never be the same. We were some of the luckiest people in the world to be able to call you our friend!
Cashida Okeke
May 18, 2012
Ms. Clara, you were a wonderful light in the hearts of everyone who knew you. Thank you for being such a giving, caring and loving person. To the Feely family, you are always in our prayers.
Maria Cabrera
May 18, 2012
Ms. Clara. How I miss walking by your desk and stopping to chat and laughing over the silliest things. I miss your wise words and your comforting smile even on the worst of days. You were our rock and we miss you so. We know you are in a better place but our hearts are breaking. Rest in peace Ms. Clara. We love you.
Terry Moffatt-Dunlap
May 18, 2012
To the Feely Family, it's been a lot of years since i've seen most of You, but I'll never forget Mrs. Clara,growing up around the corner from You all and across the street from Mrs Liza was like having three Mothers looking out for us. She was a Sweet,wonderful woman and I know She will be missed, My heart goes out to You all, I know what You're going through.My thoughts and prayers go out to the Family for comfort and healing. Stay close to the Lord and one another and You will make it through,it's going to be hard but together You will get through it. Love You all.
Desmond & Carla Cato
May 18, 2012
May God continue to be with your family during this time.
Janice Marie Douglas-Harrison & Family
May 17, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
May 17, 2012
To the Feely Family---
Your mom will certainly be missed by all of us here at the Rock Hill Office. She was such a Kind, Sweet, Inspiring, and Amazing woman that truly loved the Lord and enjoyed cooking for all of us. She was just like a Grandmother to me. I will miss her dearly. May you have comfort in knowing that Heaven has gained another Angel.
Latanya Williams
Rock Hill Magistrate's Office
Evelyn Coleman Hammond & Family
May 17, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Lottie Gilmore
May 17, 2012
To Clara Gray and the Feely Family, May God continue to Bless you and give you strength during this time. Your Mom was a caring and friendly person to have known. Will miss seeing her.
Roberta Rosebora-McCullough
May 17, 2012
To the family of Mrs. Clara Feely:
You indeed had a very wonderful & loving mother. God blessed you with this angel of his. May you find comfort in knowing she is very special and left you with a lot of unforgetful memories to cherish. God Bless!
rick
May 17, 2012
What a lady.If you wanted to live the
kind of life that we should ,you would
need to follow her foot steps. And what a
cook.She could make anything taste great.
I know she received a great welcome when
she left this world.
Linda Graham
May 17, 2012
To the Feely family ,thanks for sharing your mother with us. She welcomed my sister & myself in her home. Always with a smile & much love. May her love live on in all of you and know that we will be praying for you. Love Linda Graham & Brenda Simpson.
Dan Troublefield
May 17, 2012
Dear Clara & Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in the passing of your dear mother.
Dan
May 17, 2012
to; corrie feely, sorry about your mother. ithink about you all the time. i wish we still worked together, your frend, joe kitchen, indian land sc
E'onswaye Feely
May 17, 2012
I love you Grandma.I always have and I always will. I can hear your voice right now...so soft and sweet. I'll never forget that.
E Chisholm
May 16, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in these most difficult times. Clara was such a kind- hearted and sweet lady who will be missed by many. R.I.P, Ms. Clara.
Bimbo Mull
May 16, 2012
To Bobby and Family, even though it has been a long time since we have talked, I still have fond memories of you and your family. I have never forgotten Mrs. Clara's bologna sandwiches. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kitty Hunt-Williams
May 16, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you on the loss of Ms. Clara.
Sharon Brice Barber
May 16, 2012
Vernon and Mae Mae, My prayers are with the family. We all loved your Mom and know that she's resting and in peace. May God continue to strenghten and keep you. I too remember the great times at your home and Hope to see you soon. God Bless You!
Edward Joey Page
May 16, 2012
To Vernon and Family my thoughts and prayers are with you @ this time. classmate of Vernon Edward (joey) Page of Spring Valley NY
Cheryl Eberhart
May 16, 2012
Vernon, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during your time of bereavement. Though I did not know Ms. Clara personally, you always spoke so highly of her, her spirit & her devotion to God & His people. Your smile & the sparkle in your eyes when speak of her says so much. Just know that the peace of God which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Melanie Thomas
May 16, 2012
I had the Honor and Privilage of knowing Ms Clara and working with her for 2 years. There is not a day that didnt go by, that I would walk into the Solicitors Office and she be sitting there with a smile upon her face. She will be missed ever so dearly and it is our loss but Heaven's Gain. Your family is in my thoughts and Prayers and it is a wonderful thing to know that she will always be in my heart and always watching over me.
Ellaween Wright
May 16, 2012
Vernon, my prayers and thoughts are with you , your family and friends. I did not know your mother, Mrs Clara, but I know she was a special person from the way you spoke of her. Trust in the Lord and he will give you strength.
Yonnell Bailey
May 16, 2012
I am so sorry to hear about Ms. Clara's passing!! Jackie I remember all the good times as girls over at your house!! You and your family are in my prayers!!
Lisa Reid Page
May 16, 2012
Jackie I pray that the Lord give you and your family strength. Praying for you and the family.
Tanzella Barber
May 16, 2012
I was sad to hear of Ms. Clara's passing. I always enjoyed talking with her at the Solicitor's Office. I am grateful for all the richness she brought into my life with her kind words and Godly guidance. She will be truly missed. With deepest sympathy,
May 16, 2012
Mrs.Gray, Kalah and I are so sorry for the loss of your mother. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you and are thinking about you. Judy and Kalah Maree
Beulah Biggers
May 16, 2012
May peace and blessings be with you during your time of sorrow.
May 16, 2012
To the family,Im so sorry for your loss,I pray that god comfort ya'll during this most difficult time,Your mother was such a loving,caring person she will be miss in so many ways,Her love and all the wonderful memories will live on.
May god bless,comfort you all.
Yvetta Barber (Rock Hill, SC
Page Hendrix
May 16, 2012
Clara & family, I am so sad to hear of your kind loving mother passing. She was such a sweet giving person..I won't forget the times in her kitchen with those fried green tomatoes :) Peace & blessings to you all.
Love, Page
Yvonne Bowen Patton
May 16, 2012
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Thorne & Lorraine Mickel
May 16, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Donald Feely
May 16, 2012
Mom, you will be missed dearly. Your kindness and willingness to help your us and others will always be remembered. I thank you for being such a wonderful Mother and I know you are in a much better place now. God has another angel in his kingdom that he can count on to spread JOY and KINDNESS and LOVE.
Gloria Gwynnett Hoyles-Brown
May 16, 2012
To the Feely & McCullough Family,
My thoughts & prayers are with each of you during this difficult time. The Program Planning Committee of Nazareth Baptist Church were blessed to have Mrs. Feely prepare a delicious meal for our "Homecoming Celebration" for several years. May God bless and keep each of you.
Mary Helen McCreary
May 16, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Rev. Rivers
Nelson Rivers
May 16, 2012
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