Carroll Louise McClellen

Carroll Louise McClellen obituary

Carroll Louise McClellen

Carroll McClellen Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hilliard Funeral Home, Fairway Crematory & Memorial Gardens - Van on Aug. 12, 2025.

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Carroll Louise McClellen, of Van, Texas, passed away peacefully at the age of 79. She had been a cherished member of the Van community for many years, having previously lived in Canton, Texas.

Carroll was a devoted member of Turner Baptist Church in Wills Point, Texas. She had a love for music and enjoyed playing the piano, She was also a former member of the Kiwanis Club, contributing her time and talents to her community.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Olla Brown; her son, Scott McClellen; and her brother, Donald Brown.

Carroll is survived by her seven beloved children: Tammy Naylor, Melissa Patterson, Kathy Gill, Jennifer McClellen, Paula Cooper, and Penny McClellen. She also leaves behind her brothers Charlie Brown of Winnsboro, TX, and Robert Brown of Canton, TX; thirteen grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and numerous extended family members and friends.

She will be remembered for her kindness, her musical talent, and her unwavering love for her family.

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