Lena McClure

Lena Ashley McClure, age 81, of Jefferson, NC, died Monday, September 17, 2007 at Segraves Care Center in Jefferson, NC. Mrs. McClure was born August 23, 1926 in Whitetop, VA to the late Thomas and Barbara Wyatt Ashley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend Levi Hayes McClure. Mrs. McClure worked as a seamstress in a textile plant. Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 20, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson, NC by Dr. Calvin Miller, Rev. Tommy Dollar, Rev. Fred Richardson, and Mr. Ward Sexton. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel. Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to Segraves Care Center, Attention: Brenda Johnson, 200 Hospital Avenue, Jefferson, NC 28640. Mrs. McClure is survived by: One daughter: Kay Sexton and husband Mark of West Jefferson, NC. One son: Reverend Joey McClure and wife Holly of Lansing, NC. Two sisters: Georgia McClure of Jefferson, NC and Kathleen McClure of Holtwood, PA. One grandchild, Chelsea Sexton, and several nieces and nephews also survive. You may send condolences to the family through our website www.ashelawn.com. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.