Thelma June McClelland

Farmington New Mexico
Thelma June McClelland
1927 - 2015
Thelma June McClelland Passed away in Farmington, New Mexico On March 31, 2015. Thelma was born on June 12, 1927 in Iuka, Illinois to William August Max Fisher and Amy Bird Harmon Fisher. After a long struggle she succomed to COPD. She was escorted by Jesus into the arms of God and now lives in joy and happiness. Born and raised a farm girl near Iuka, Illinois. After graduating eigth grade she became a teaching assistant and then a seamstress in a dress factory. She married Harold at the age of 20, following him around the oilfields and giving birth to 5 children along the way. She raised 4 having lost one, Rita Faye, soon after birth. The family settled in Farmington in February 1958. She joined Emmanuel Baptist on July 9, 1972. She raised her children in the church and taught them the ways of Jesus. She was a supporting member of the church until her passing. Thelma was preceded in death by her daughter Rita Faye McClelland and her parents William and Amy Fisher. She is survived by her husband Harold Wayne McClelland, sons Edward Wayne McClelland and Roger Dale McClelland, daughters Sandra Joyce McClelland Gilbert, Shelia Von McClelland Rice, brother Leland Ray Fisher and sister Linda Kay Fisher Elliott. Thelma is also survived by numerous grandchildren Eric (Audra) Gilbert, Keaton Del Mundo, Camden Gilbert, Zailey Gilbert, Todd J. Gilbert, Jean- Luc Gilbert, Christopher (Nicole) Styles, Phoenix, Styles, Isabelle Styles, Jessica Rice, Stephanie (Timothy) Martin, Curt Rice, Kelly (Eric) Brummeh, Daniel Brummeh, Allen (Abby) McClelland, Brian McClelland, Christopher Enloe, Chris Enloe, and Chelsea Enloe. A visitation for Thelma will take place at Cope Memorial Chapel on Friday April 3, 2015 from 6:00pm- 8:00 pm. A funeral service for Thelma will be held on Saturday April 14, 2015 at 10:00 am at Cope Memorial Chapel on 404 W. Arrington, Farmington, N.M. Officiating will be Pastor John Preston. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Pallbearers are Roger McClelland, Edward McClelland, Allen McClelland, T.J. Gilbert, Eric Gilbert and Todd Gilbert. Thelma care is entrusted to Cope Memorial Chapel of Farmington.