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Obituary For Essie Mae McClendon
Essie Mae McClendon was born on July 15, 1925, in Leary, Georgia.
She was employed as a housekeeper and was a member of Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, where she served on the Deaconesses Board Ministry. Essie enjoyed her hobbies of knitting, quilting, sewing and crocheting.
Essie was a woman that walked with God reflecting His beauty in her life. She was a woman of good character, who prayed for her household and children. She was a woman of faith who taught her family that only God is the truth. Essie will be remembered as a woman who walked in virtue and gracefully reflected the purpose for which she was created, thus bringing glory to God.
Essie Mae McClendon departed this earthly life for her eternal home on January 20, 2024.
Essie was predeceased by her husband, Willie D. McClendon and sons, Samuel L. McClendon and Michael A. McClendon.
She leaves to cherish her memoriesβ¦
Sons: Elder Bobbie Dean Smith (Ethel) of Hillside, NJ, Reverend Willie D. McClendon, Jr. (Lois) of Largo, FL, Charles W. McClendon (Angela) of Clearwater, FL and Bennie W. McClendon (Elizabeth) of Pinellas Park, FL
Daughters: Daisy Pearl Beal, Clemontine Miller, Mary Ann McClendon and Essie Rean McClendon, all of Largo, FL
Daughters-in-law: Barbara McClendon and Angela L. McClendon, of Largo, FL;
Brother: Jethrow Clark of Willingboro, NJ
Sister: Ida Mae Williams of Clearwater, FL
Sister-in-law: Martha McClendon of Harrisburg, PA
A host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
Public Viewing: Friday, January 26, 2024, from 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. Shiloh Missionary Baptist, 13255-118th Street N., Largo, Florida 33778
Life Celebration: Saturday, January 27, 2024, 11:00 A.M. Shiloh Missionary Baptist, 13255-118th Street N., Largo, Florida 33778
Services Entrusted to Smith-Young's Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
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Condolences & Tributes
Add A CondolenceMay God comfort and strengthen the family in a time like this. Radio Angel Lillian Pat Evans.
Granny enjoy your rest. You are reunited with Granddaddy, Sam, Mike & a host of other family members and Friends. β€β€β€ Jody McClendon
The family of Jethrow Clark Sr. send our heartfelt and deepest condolences to the Mcclendon family. You're in our prayers and we truly share your grief. You have the blessed assurance that Mother Essie is resting in the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ. Sleep on Mother; your job is well done.
Deepest condolences and prayers π from our hearts to each of yours. May God Continue to bless you always. π Your Family and loved one's in Georgia! aka "The Peach State"ππππ
All my Love β€ to my cousins and entire McClendon β€ family ! My heart rejoices in knowing that we will all unite with Aunt Essie when Our Savior is Crowned π Lord of Lord's. Rest in Sweet Peace Auntie! Great/Nephew Ellery Farrell
God's favor was surely upon our family when he sent us an Angel (Essie). We will never forget the light you brought to our family and the Loving Memories which were created. Sleep in Peace Aunt Essie. Farewell but never goodbye ! Until we meet again on the other shore, with my Mom Curlie and the others. With Love, your niece Josephine Farrell and family! π
Our hearts are forever grateful to have been blessed with a wonderful Auntie!Aunt Essie's sweet spirit and loving smile will always be remembered. Rest in God's Care until we meet again. Forever missed by your niece Delilah and the entire Farrell Family! We Love You Always Aunt Essie!
She was always so kind to me and my children she was what I wanted to be when I grow up? A beautiful lady that took a lot of things RIP Auntie Essie Mae
She was always so kind to me and my children she was what I wanted to be when I grow up? A beautiful lady that took a lot of things RIP Auntie Essie Mae
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