Sophia McClanahan Obituary

McCLANAHAN, SOPHIA; born December 16, 1918; died June 25, 2011. She was born and lived in Chelsea for all of her 92 years. She attended St Mary's elementary school and graduated from Chelsea High School in 1936. In 1947 she married Blane McClanahan and they had three children, Thomas (Susan Falcone), Michael (Kay), and Patricia. Sophie grew up during America's great depression, and the experience shaped her philosophy on life, which was to enjoy the simple things without complaining. She was a kind soul who always saw the good in people and cared more for those she loved than herself. Over the years she befriended most of the neighborhood kids by having an endless supply of warm cookies, reading stories or just her willingness to listen. She loved her gardens, flowers and backyard birds and squirrels. She spent her entire life in Chelsea but her kindness touched many lives throughout the world. A Private Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Donations should be a random act of kindness or a few sunflower seeds to the birds. Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea.

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Published by Heritage Newspapers from Jul. 6 to Jul. 7, 2011.

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