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Helon Olmstead McLeroy -MACON, GA - Helon Olmstead McLeroy, 62, passed away on Saturday evening, April 12, 2008 as result of an automobile accident on November 20, 2007, that she had been recovering from in ICU. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at 3:30 P.M. at Lizella Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Macon Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Dr. Charlie Chase and Rev. Shannon Back officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be her nephews, John McLeroy, David McLeroy, Darryl McLeroy, Marcus McLeroy, Joel Thames, and Ben Gaultney. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. The family asks that those who wish to make memorial contributions to First Presbyterian Day School, 5671 Calvin Drive, Macon, GA 31210. -Mrs. McLeroy was born on August 2, 1945 to the late Kermit B. and Florence Bearden Olmstead. She was part of the 1963 graduating class from McEvoy High School. Mrs. McLeroy was employed by Tattnall Square Wee Center. She was a member of Lizella Baptist Church, and the church's John Henry Clance Sunday School Class. She was a proud member of the Girl Scouts of America, was the coach's wife for over 40 years, and had a special love for babies, cooking, and an exceptional love for her family. -She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Philip W. "Coach Mac" McLeroy of Macon; children, Gail McLeroy Stewart and her husband, Tommy III of Macon, Lance Wayne McLeroy of Charleston, SC; brother, Wayne Olmstead of Macon; grandchildren, Hunter Kate Stewart and Ty Stewart, both of Macon; brothers-in-law, Ben McLeroy of Doraville, Joe McLeroy and his wife Sue of Fort Valley; sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Thames of Fort Valley, Janice Gaultney and her husband Harold of Decatur, AL; many nieces and nephews. -Visit www.mem.com to express tributes. -Macon Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery has charge of arrangements. Helon McLeroy

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Published by The Telegraph on Apr. 14, 2008.

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Lee Thornton

May 3, 2008

Coach Mac,
I just found about your wife's passing. We will keep you and your family uplifted in prayer.
Ed,Lee,Clayton & Ethan Thornton

Leona Okhipo

April 23, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Shannon Lyles Bryant

April 21, 2008

We are so sorry for your loss. Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers! Love, the Lyles Family

5 Main MCCG

April 18, 2008

I'm so sorry for your loss. May the Lord be with you at this time

Janet and Casey Meadows

April 17, 2008

Coach Mac, Gail, Lance, and Family,
Your family has been a blessing to so many lives. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Amy McCallum Stokes

April 17, 2008

Mrs. Helon took care of my two youngest children in the baby room at Tattnall Wee Center. She made it so much easier to leave them at such a young age to return to work because I knew Mrs. Helon would treat them as they were her own. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. She was a special lady!

Alice and Red Boyd

April 16, 2008

Dear Coach Mac,
Red and I wish to share with you our sincere sympathy in the loss of your wife Helon. Our hearts go out to you in this time of suffering. We want you to know that we will continue to pray for you and you family that you will be sustained and uplifted by God's grace,,,that the "joy of the Lord will strengthen you" and that you will be held by His "strong right hand". You are loved by so many.
Yours, in Him Who loved us first, Alice and Red Boyd

Ladies Tuesday Morning Prayer Group Calvary Baptist Church

April 16, 2008

McLeroy Family-
Praying that the great comforter will
give you courage for today and hope
for tomorrow.
You are in our prayers.

Nathan, Lindsay and Zoe White

April 16, 2008

Lance, Coach Mac and Gail

I was truly sadden to hear of Mrs. McLeroy's passing. Please know that you are in our prayers.

Caroline Parks Wall

April 15, 2008

Coach Mac,
Rachel and I are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. We love you very much.

Nancy Lewis Hardison

April 15, 2008

Phil and family.
I knew Helon in high school and shared some wonderful memories. I am so sorry, but I know she is in a better place now and not hurting any longer. She will always be with you and the love you all shared will always be there. May God bless each one of you in this time of sorrow and continue to be with each of you every day. Helon was a wonderful person and friend.

Frank Taylor

April 15, 2008

Gail, We are so sorry for your loss. Please express our sympathies to Coach Mac and your entire family. You and your'e family are in our prayers.

Lee Willingham

April 14, 2008

Coach Mac,
Jeaneen and I send our thoughts and prayers to you in hopes that they will bring you some comfort. We are so sorry for your loss.

Jeanene Meriwether

April 14, 2008

We are so sorry for your loss. Helon was a joy to know - whether she was keeping the babies at the Wee Center or cheering the teams in the gym. You all are in our prayers.
Bill, Jeanene, Elizabeth and Christie Meriwether

george kyser

April 14, 2008

Coach McLeroy and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.

Sandra Holmes Tye

April 14, 2008

Helon and I went to grammer school together. We were also in the same Brownie troop. She and I were good friends and often spent time at each others home. She was real sweet and I will miss her.

Lisa Joaquin Floyd

April 14, 2008

Gail, Lance, and Coach Mac,
I am truly sorry for your loss. Mrs. Mac was a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Christy Westbury

April 14, 2008

Coach Mac,
We will miss Helon. She took care of my son Preston at Tattnall Wee Center when he was a baby. She was such a kind and loving caregiver. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Christy, Taylor & Preston Westbury

Erin Gryczan Tattnall Wee Center--2001-2003

April 14, 2008

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

Charlie Cloaninger

April 14, 2008

Philip--We are out of town visiting with Elizabeth's family in Greenville, SC and learned of Helon's passing from the computer version of the Macon Telegraph. Otherwise we would have been with your many friends who will attend services tomorrow. As you are aware, your entire family has had a most positive impact on many persons not only associated with FPD but also the entire community. For this association, the entire Cloaninger family is most grateful! We extend our heartfelt sympathy to your family during this time of personal loss. Take care....
Your friends...Charlie & Linda Cloaninger --son: Edward; daughter: Elizabeth (Liz)

Annette Rogers

April 14, 2008

I will always remember Helon for the love she showed to everyone especially those grandbabies! We love you Coach Mac and you are in our prayers!

Todd Schaffer

April 14, 2008

Coach Mac, My prayers are with you and your family at this time. I'm sure Mrs. Mac is at peace in Heaven. I will always cherish my memeories of her especially her hushpuppies.

Ken and Robin Parkerson

April 14, 2008

Phil, Gail and Lance,

We were so sorry to hear of Helon's passing. Know that we love you and you are in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time.

Judson McCurdy

April 14, 2008

Coach, Lance, & Gail, I am so sorry for your loss. But remember, she is not gone... she's just gone ahead to help prepare the reunion. My wife and I will be praying for you.

Katherine Jones Reed

April 14, 2008

Dear Coach Mac,

Our prayers go out to you and your family.

Sam & Elaine Jones

April 14, 2008

Philip,

You and your family are in our thoughts and in our prayers.

Rick Veal

April 14, 2008

I am so sorry for your loss Coach.
My prayers are with you.

Terry Morgan

April 14, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Mike Lynch

April 14, 2008

Coach Mac, Gail, and Lance,

In this time of sadness, I pray that your hearts be filled with the memories of Mrs. Mac's love and the promise of God's eternal life.

My heart and my tears are with you,

Mike Lynch
FPD Class of 1991

Cherlyn Baggarley

April 14, 2008

Gail... I am sorry so to hear of your loss. Your mother was a very special person to me.. I will keep you in my prayer..
Love and prayers to you and your family
Cherlyn Baggarley - An Fran's Flowers

Chris Wrabel

April 14, 2008

Helon was special friend the love she gave the children of the wee center and the peace she gave all the parents will be missed always. She could always bring a smile to my face no matter the mood or what she was going through. Will always miss you Helon

Frances & Tony Nelson and Family

April 14, 2008

Our hearts are reaching out to you,
For what you’re going through;
We are thinking of you frequently
And praying for you, too.

Carole Russell

April 14, 2008

Lance,
Please know you and your family are in the thoughts and prayers of your colleagues here at MUSC.

Judy Gaultney Sanders

April 14, 2008

I am so very sorry for your loss. God Bless each of you.

lynn & roy parker

April 14, 2008

"Coach" & family.
We are thinking of you.You and your family have always meant a great deal to our family and you were a great influence on our children, Tate & Kasey.
We have many fond memories of our time in Macon because of what you meant to our children and for you going to the NASCA Rraces with me.
Lynn & Roy

Sandy (Becham) Phillips

April 14, 2008

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

George and Naomi Barnes

April 14, 2008

You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest sympathy.

Tony and Cathy Hamilton

April 14, 2008

Dear McLeroy Family,

Please, know you are in our prayers.

Hamilton Family, Charleston SC

gail miller

April 14, 2008

I was saddened to hear of Helon"s death. My prayers are with you.

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