Carolyn "C.J." McLean

GREENSBORO — Carolyn "C.J." McLean passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2009, at Moses Cone Hospital.

A celebration of her life will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, August 22, at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church with Rev. Virginia Herring officiating.

C.J. was born in Guilford County, the daughter of James L. and Elaine Jones. She worked as an administrative assistant with AC Corporation for over 20 years until her retirement in 2002. Prior to that, she was employed with Guilford County Government for more than 10 years. She loved to read and laugh and she always made others feel good about themselves. C.J. was a "fashion buff" and always looked her finest. She loved animals and especially her puppy, Picasso. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend.

C.J. was preceded in death by her sister, Brenda Roach and brother, Larry Jones.

Those left to cherish her memory are her loving husband, Bob McLean; daughters, Kim McNairy of Greensboro, Robin M. Seawell and husband, Sam, of Jamestown, and Kim McLean of Nashville, Tenn.; sister, Bobbie Jones of New York, N.Y., and Betty Barkley, aunt, of Greensboro. Grandchildren surviving are Danielle Patton, Shea Patton, Jane Seawell, Will Johnston, and Grace Seawell as well as two great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Guilford County Animal Shelter, 4525 W. Wendover Ave., Greensboro, NC 27409.

The family will receive friends following the service at the church.

Hanes-Lineberry Sedgefield Chapel is assisting the McLean family.

Online condolences may be made at www.Mem.com