Wilma Crawford McClure

April 1, 1918 ~ November 6, 2010
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Wilma Crawford McClure, 92, of Candler, went to be with her Lord and beloved husband on Saturday, November 6th, 2010.
She is a member of Snow Hill United Methodist Church and lived all of her adult live in Candler after growing up in Haywood and Macon counties. She devoted her life to her family, friends and church; playing a significant positive role in the lives of four generations. In addition she helped her community, delivering “Meals on Wheels” as long as her health allowed.
She is preceded in death by her husband Herschel McClure; sister, Ruby McCracken; brother, Paul Crawford; and parents Homer and Lillian Crawford.
Surviving are her sons, Dale McClure and wife Jeanne of Fairview Beach, VA, and Dean McClure and wife Elisabeth, of West Asheville; sisters, Bernice Peebles, of Raleigh, and Norma Norton and husband Perry, of Franklin; and brother, Carl Crawford and wife Donna, of Salem, OR. In addition, she is survived by eight grandchildren and their spouses, and 10 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the Groce Funeral Home chapel on Patton Ave. with the Rev. David E. Peeler officiating. Her family will receive friends an hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
The family would like you to know they appreciate all the people who made it possible for their mother to enjoy life at home as long as possible, and for the caring staff at Pisgah Manor Health Care Center, who caringly helped her through her last years.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Snow Hill United Methodist Church Outreach Program, the Bear Closet, or to the church, 84 Snow Hill Church Rd., Candler, NC 28715.
Dale, I am so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. You have been a good son by visiting her so much. She is with our Lord now and will probably continue to do good works ‘up there’ as well. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time.
Sincerely,
Judy
Dale, so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She must have been a wonderful lady based on her obituary. I know you all will miss her. May God strengthen your family in the days ahead.
Dale & Dean
So very sorry about your Moms passing.
She was special to me, since she helped raise me after our Father died. May God bless you both.
Dale and Dean,
When I think of your mother I think of what a gracious lady she was. We will all miss her. Sorry for your loss.
Aunt Wilma and Uncle Herschel were close to my family and I cherish the many happy memories of time spent with them and their sons, Dale and Dean.
Don’t think of her as gone away-
her journey’s just begun,
Life holds so many facets-
this earth is only one.
Just think of her as resting
from the sorrows and the tears
in a place of warmth and comfort
where there are no days and years.
And think of her as living
in the hearts of those she touched
for nothing loved is ever lost-
and she was loved so much.
E. Brenneman
Dale, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family at this time.
Dean and Elizabeth,
We want to express our deepest sympathy in the death of your mother.
Sincerely,
Jim and Barbara Turpin
Dale and Jeanne,
I am thinking of you and praying for comfort and peace to surround you at this difficult time of loss .
Love, Robbie & Family
Dale and Jeanne,
I am thinking of you and praying for comfort and peace to surround you at this difficult time of loss .
Love, Robbie & Family
Dear Dale and Jeanne,
I am so sorry to learn about your losing one of the most precious relationship one can have on this world. Reading her obituary I feel that she had a wonderful life with many loved ones around. I pray for her blessed and peaceful afterlife.
May happy memories replace the sadness in your heart
Sincerely,
Monjur/Rumy
Dale & Jeanne
Words, however kind, can’t mend your heatache: but those who care and share your loss wish you comfort and peace of mind. May you find strength in the love of your family and comfort from your friends.
My Deepest Sympathy.
Dale & Jeanne
Dale, I am so sorry for the loose of your mother. I know you were very close to her. I am thinking of you and praying for you and your families comfort at this difficult time.
Our Deepest Sympathy.
Dear Dale and Jeanne,
I am full of respects for your mother after reading about her loving and caring mind and heart to the family and society in her long life. I am praying with you for her and for comfort and strength to your family.
Sincerely,
Heather Zhang
For the McClure family: Wilma was my second Mom. When I was very small and Herschel was away, Wilma stayed at our house. I slept in the bed with Wilma. In my sleep, I would scoot to the bottom of the bed and take all the covers with me, but she would just put up with me and loved me just as I was. I admired her creativity and always thought my artistic ability was inherited from her. I will miss her bright smile.
Dean, Dale, & Family,
I will always remember Wilma and the quiet way she went about doing Our Lord’s Work. Please know that my thoughts & prayers will be with each of you as the McClure family begins Life’s next chapter minus someone very important & special collectively in your lives.
I will continue to treasure the many fond memories of the times spent with Wilma and your entire family…They will always be considered as blessings in my life.
Offering Special Thoughts,
Daryl Crouse