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Joan McClellan Cleghorn
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Cullman Funeral Home is honored to serve the family.
Mrs. Cleghorn passed away March 26, 2025 at UAB Hospital. She was born July 26, 1946 to Horace and Ester Waid McClellan. Joan had a great personality. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, canning, hunting and making floral arrangements. She loved her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Herman McClellan.
Survivors include her husband of 47 years, Wayne Cleghorn; son, Darrell (Vickie) Smith; sisters, Ellan (Marcus) Oliver, Linda (Darrell) Lee; a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Pallbearers will be Justin Lee, Patrick Cobb, Jake Lee, Roger Cleghorn, David Cleghorn, Anthony Delecruse. Honorary pallbearers will be Mack Lee, Kaden Lee, Knox Carden, Bryson Smalley.
Friends may sign the online guestbook at www.cullmanfuneralhome.com
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