A CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR DEACON CLARA LEE MEALY
FEB28 1928-JULY 7, 2016
"Her children arise and call her blessed.."
Proverbs 31:28a
Saturday, July 23, 2016 1:00p.m.
New Line Baptist Church - Rev. J. R. Coney, Pastor,
OBITUARY
Clara Lee Mealy was born on February, 28, 1928 to the late Edgar and Lottie Kimbrough. She was the oldest girl and their third child. She was the sister of her siblings, John Kimbrough, James Kimbrough and Lorene Ashe, now all deceased.
Well known for her determination and strong work ethic, she graduated from Central High School in 1946. She worked in many capacities including employment with Morton Foods. She was employed in the tobacco industry for over 25 years with Consolidated Tobacco and retired from Philip Morris. She made many friends driving carpool from Gum Spring to Richmond during her commute.
Atan early age, she joined New Line Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. P.H. West. She delighted in serving God and actively loving her church family. She participated on the Usher Board from the age of |2 until recent months i the age of' 88. She loved being a doorkeeper tor the Lord!
Additionally, she was a Deacon, Trustee, Mis sionary, a servant through the Daughters of Judah ministry, the Willing Workers Club and the Hos pilality Commitee. She served as singer tor ie Senior Choir, West Chorus and was matron Io the Junior Youth choir. Her heartfelt praises could be heard through such solos as *Storm over the Ocean'" and Testimony".
OBITUARY
In the community, she participated as a member of the Goochland Recreation Center for many years. Numerous happy occasions and memoriescan be tied to her actions of love, often revealed through her delicious cooking especially potato salad, cakes, and of course her sweet potato and coconut pies. Through her life, she supported any way she could including providing transportation to different people and taking care of the sick.
She had a long fulfilling life with many accomplishments and adventures. She was a loving wife to Abraham Mealy. She was a proud mother, stepmother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, godmother, and good friend. She traveled to numerous states and countries including Florida, New York, Hawaii, France and Germa ny.
Clara Mealy leaves behind her devoted daughter, Delores Kenny; three grandchildren John Kenny Jr., Derrick Kenny (Kelli) and Lottise Murray (Myron); two great-grandchildren John Kenny III and Jackson Kenny; nieces Loretta Harris (David Sr.), Veronica Woodson (McKinley Jr.), nephews Robert Ashe, Percell Kim brough, Robert Kimbrough; great nieces LaChandra Pace (Steve), Jercreta Woodson; great nephew David Jr.; great great nieces Kaila Harris, Karah Pace, Zahara and Tarencia Woodson; great great nephew Elijah Woodson; five stepchildren Earl Mealy (Evelyn), Bertha Jones, GeorgiaPrice (Harold Jr.), ElnoraMealy, Shirley Mealy; numerous step-grandchildren; God-grandchild Christopher Robinson; Host of cousins and friends including Doris Rucker, Eva Anthony,,Caroline Davis, and Dorothy Branch.
POEM
My Treasures Are Secure
The treasures of this earth will perish
For they never can endure, Safely in the arms of Jesus,
Allmy treasures are secure.
Christ has given strength and courage As I journeyed through the yearS, And now in heaven's glory, He will wipe away my tears.
When I walk the hills of glory, And Isee the beauty there, In the storehouse of the Father, Treasures far beyond compare.
Adapted
from a poem
by Gertrude B. McClain
Worship Leader.
Prelude
Processional
Opening Song.
Scripture- Old Testament.
ORDER OF SERVICE
.Rev. Virginia Farmer
."Hold On to God's Unchanging Hand" New Line Combined Choir
....Rev. Matthew Robinson
New Testament..
Prayer of Comfort
Solo Minor
Reflections..
Acknowledgments/Obituary
Selection......
Pace
Eulogy.
..Rev. Shirley McCrae
"Iam Redeemed'" Rev. Beulah
.Selected Family and Friends
..Mrs. Cassandra Truzy
."Storm on theOcean"/ "I've Got a Testimony" Mrs. Loretta Harris, Mrs. Veronica Woodson, Mrs. LaChandra
Recessional/Closing Selection.....
.Pastor J. R. Coney
"Peace, Joy and Happiness" New Line Combined Choir
Interment - Church Cemetery NO REPAST
Mr. Jerry Mealy | Mr. Myron Murray
Mr. Christopher Robinson|
Mr. David Harris Jr. Trustee Robert Rucker Deacon Herbert Johnson PALLBEARERS: Mealy
Other New Line Deacons and Trustees
Mr. Edward Shelton
Ms. Jercreta Woodson | Mrs. Mary Robinson | Mrs. Lena Logan
Mrs. Joyce Gordon|
FLOWERBEARERS: Mr. EarlHONORARY PALLBEARERS:
Ms. Kaila Harris | Little Miss Karah Pace
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Mrs. Eva M. Anthony Deaconess Emeritus Mary Hughes | Deacon Dora Coleman HONORARY FLOWERBEARERS:
shine his face upon you, be gracious to you and give you peace. donations and other acts of love. May God bless you, keep you, We sincerely appreciate all of your prayers, phone calls, visits,
