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October 20, 1925 - January 14, 2012
Wanda L. McClurg
1925 – 2012
Maryville, Missouri
Wanda Lee (Grace) McClurg, the daughter of Fred and Della (Mount) Grace, was born on October 20, 1925, near Darlington, Missouri. After graduation from high school and college in Maryville, Missouri, she taught at one-room school houses including Central School and Toad Holler School near Burlington Junction, Missouri.
On May 21, 1950, Wanda Lee was united in marriage with Lloyd McClurg. In 2009, they celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary. They lived and farmed south of Pickering, Missouri, where they raised their four children. Lloyd passed away in 2009. Wanda Lee went home to be with Jesus on January 14, 2012, at a nursing care facility in Columbia, Missouri at the age of 86.
Wanda Lee was a charter member of Laura Street Baptist Church in Maryville where she served in many capacities including: Jr. High Sunday School Director, Vacation Bible School Teacher, and Meal Ministry Helper.
She was also involved in 4-H Clubs and was instrumental in starting a chapter in Nodaway County. She recruited leaders for cooking, knitting, sewing, horsemanship, conservation, livestock, and rabbit clubs.
She was a lifetime member of the Bloomfield Community Club for historical preservation and enjoyed working in her wildflower gardens.
Reading the Bible was an important part of her life. She loved her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and she will be greatly missed by all of them.
Wanda Lee was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Della (Mount) Grace; her husband, Lloyd McClurg; her brothers, Dorrall, Carroll, Burrell Grace; and her great-grandson, William Thompson.
Wanda Lee is survived by her daughters, Cora Lee Konecny (Ron) of Kearney, Nebraska, Grace Carmichael (Jerry) of Columbia, Missouri, Nancy Mann of Independence, Kansas; son, Fred McClurg (Marty) of North Liberty, Iowa; 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
FUNERAL SERVICE: 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 20, 2012, Laura Street Baptist Church, Maryville.
INTERMENT: Oak Hill Cemetery, Maryville.
Family will receive friends on Friday, January 20th, 10:00 – 10:50 a.m., prior to the funeral service at Laura Street Baptist Church, Maryville.
Memorials may be directed to the Laura Street Baptist Church, Maryville.
Online obituaries and condolences at www.minterfuneralchapels.com
Services: Minter Funeral Chapel, Rock Port, Missouri.