Elma Ruth McClure, age 100 died Monday, December 17 at Country Inn Enhanced Living Center, Paulding, Ohio.
She was born in Paulding County, Ohio, on December 8, 1912 the daughter of Willie and Viletta (Taylor) Michael. On January 14, 1934 she married Floyd McClure, who preceded her in death on January 26, 1985. She was a member of Middle Creek United Methodist Church, Grover Hill. She and her husband were life long farmers in the Grover Hill area. She enjoyed raising chickens and crocheting afghans and doilies for family and friends.
She is survived by three sons, Darwin (Sharon) McClure, and Roger (Rosalie) McClure both of Grover Hill, and Gary (Vicki) McClure, Paulding; a sister, Evelyn Roth of Defiance; eight grandchildren: Robin Phil) Farris, Terry (Lisa) McClure, Michael (Heidi) McClure, Marcia (Fred) Pond, Jodean (Rick) Jones, Jarrick (Anita) McClure, Jennifer (Brian) Aden, and Julie (Shawn) Cook; seventeen great grandchildren; and five great-great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents and husband.
Funeral services will be conducted 11 AM Saturday, December 22 at Middle Creek United Methodist Church, Grover Hill with Pastor William Sherry officiating. Burial will follow in Middle Creek Cemetery.
Visitation will be 2 – 8 PM Friday, December 21 at Den Herder Funeral Home, Paulding, and one hour prior to services on Saturday at the church.
To honor Elma’s requests, the family asks in lieu of flowers, throws, statuary, etc. donations be made to Middle Creek Church or Grover Hill Food Pantry.
Online condolences may be sent to www.denherderfh.com
