The Columbus Dispatch

Mcclain, Gladys M.

1935 - 2021

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Gladys Margaret Mcclain (lovingly called “Sista” by her family and friends) answered the call of the Lord to eternal rest at the age of 86 on December 26, 2021; at Mother Angeline/mccrory Manor Nursing Home in Columbus, Ohio. She was born on July 23, 1935 in Edmondson Arkansas to the late Emmett and Carrie (Davis) Galloway. In the days of her youth, Gladys attended East High School in Columbus, Ohio. After high school, she began her career as a Nurses Aide at Riverside Hospital. A devoted and faithful member of The Community of Holy Rosary and St. John Catholic Church, Gladys served as a mass lector and as an organizer and worker in the food pantry. She had a passion for baking Pound Cakes and donated them to the Church during fund raisers. Lady Gladys Mcclain, was a founding member and Fourth Degree of the Ladies Auxiliary St. Cyprian Court 298, in Columbus, OH. A Catholic Christian organizati­on which is a part of The

Knights of Peter Claver. She served in many positions; Grand Lady, Junior Daughter Counselor, Financial Secretary and Area Deputy. She was awarded a plaque for 25 years of service for her membership within the organizati­on and her service to the Community. Gladys held true to Sister Dominica’s saying of, “no half stepping, once a Lady always a Lady.” At the core of her heart was the love and dedication to her three girls, Debbie, Sherry and Kim. She wanted to make sure that they were educated, strong, independen­t and loving women. Using her quick wit, sharp tongue and drive to always do and be the best, she set the standards for the success of her daughters. Gladys was always available, regardless of her daughters’ locations. She loved to travel and was blessed with the opportunit­y to visit the Holy Land, London England, Paris France and the Czech Republic. She is preceded in death by her husband Fate Mcclain, brothers Emmett (Leroy) Galloway, William Galloway, Norman Galloway, Alonzo Galloway and sister Annette Brown. Gladys is survived by a sister Joyce Heard; three daughters, Debbie Lynn Henderson (Sylvester), Sherry Lee Speaks (Norman), and Kimberly Savoy (James); three granddaugh­ters, Ion Kari Suchan (Zdenêk), Loryanne Karmel Wilmer (Kevin), and Donyell Carlyn Allen (Darrell II) grandsons, William Karlton Mccullough and Matthew Elliott Henderson; three great granddaugh­ters, Athena Victoria Suchan, Dakota Leanne Allen and Daylyn

Donyell Allen; five great grandsons, William Benjamin Suchan, Jonah Jacoby Wilmer, Caleb Wesley Wilmer, Seth Henley Wilmer, and Darrell Edward Allen III); and many cousins, nieces and nephews. While we are sad we will no longer see our mom’s face or hear her voice, our hearts are full of beautiful memories, love, and laughter. We would like to thank all of our family, friends, Mother Angeline/ Mccrory Manor Nursing Home, and Schoedinge­r Midtown for your prayers and well wishes. In lieu of

flowers, please make a donation to: Mother Angeline/ Mccrory Manor, 5199 E Broad St., Columbus, OH 43213 or The Community of Holy Rosary & St. John Catholic Church, 660 S. Ohio Ave., Columbus, OH 43205. Family will receive friends from 12:00pm to 1:00pm on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at SCHOEDINGE­R MIDTOWN, 229 E. State St., Columbus, Ohio 43215. Funeral Service will immediatel­y follow.at 1:00pm. Interment will be at Green Lawn Cemetery. Mask will be required for you to attend the services per the families request. Please visit www.schoedinge­r.com to share memories and condolence­s.

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