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Obituary For Ilois McCleave
Ilois McCleave of Stoney Run Road, Dillsburg, PA, departed this life on June 14, 2025. She was born in Gastonia, NC to the late Lorene Robinson McCleave and the late Isaac McCleave.
She received her formal education in the Harrisburg Public School System and graduated in 1976. She retired from Osteopathic Hospital in 2020 where she worked as a dietary aide.
Ilois enjoyed watching her favorite TV shows, Gunsmoke, Little House on the Prairie and her favorite movie, The Color Purple. She was a people person, who loved her family and enjoyed life.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert McCleave and Michael McCleave and one sister, Janet Chase.
Ilois leaves to cherish precious memories of her, her children, Japhiel MCCleave and Tyrone Thomas II; her eight grandchildren; one great grandchild; her siblings, Rose Venable (Charles) of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Margaret Gwyn of Morganton, NC, Mary Watson (Robert) of Gastonia, NC, Clayton McCleave of Harrisburg, PA, Charles McCleave Jackson of Worcester, MA; her devoted friends, Faye Gholson and Phyllis Thomas.
Her life will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at The Edgemont Firehouse, 1407 N. 25th Street Harrisburg, PA 17109.
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Add A CondolenceMy condolences to the family upon the loss of your sister. May God lead and guide you all during this time. My prayers are with you all
My heart felt Condolences to the family at this time of loss of your dear loved one; Rose Banks and family
My deepest condolences the the family and friends of Ms. Ilois McCleave. Your in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Sabrina Rector
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To The Family with deepest sympathy and condolences. Ilois had a laugh that was contagious. We shared many laughs cooking in her and Cora's kitchen at 2247. Also a lot of laughs in school. You will be missed but not forgotten. Love you Sis!
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To the family my deepest condolences and prayers. I'll never forget Kelker St. or you. R.I.P. QUEEN !!!
Prayers and Condolences to the Family. Sorry for your loss. We grew up together on Fulton St. May she R.I.P.
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