Arlena McClain

McCLAIN, Ms. Arlena Mae - Age 77, passed away Friday, January 23, 2009 at Hurley Medical Center. Family hour 11AM Saturday, January 31, 2009 at Canaan Baptist Church, 910 E. Gillespie St., with funeral service commencing at 12Noon, Pastor Charles E. Roots officiating. Interment River Rest Cemetery, G-4413 Flushing Rd. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 11AM Saturday. Ms. McClain will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed from 12Noon-8PM Friday. Ms. Arlena Mae McClain was born on July 7, 1931 in Sherrill, Arkansas, the daughter of Alice Hines and Douglas Walker. Arlena had been a resident of Flint, MI since July 1979. She joined Canaan Baptist Church in the early 80’s where she has been a faithful member ever since. In Arlena’s earlier years at church, she served on Canaan’s Kitchen Ministry. Recently at church Arlena enjoyed the ministry gift of Canaan’s Male Chorus, although her favorite song was “Order My Steps” sang by Sis. Mary Reynolds. She was a huge fan of Canaan’s Dance Ministry and Pastor Roots preaching. Arlena enjoyed playing spades with her family and friends, where she had been known to “Blow Things Up” every now and again! She also enjoyed quiet times alone at home where she could be found playing “Pac-Man” or watching her “ball games”. Anyone who spoke to her on the phone know to expect a very short, but very informative conversation. Arlena will be sadly missed, but after Seventy-Seven years of life, has left a legacy behind in her place. Ms. Arlena Mae McClain leaves to cherish her memory: ex-husband, Lee Andrew McClain; 5 children, Dorothy (Johnie) Hoard of Dyersburg, TN, Alice Stean McClain, Lee A. McClain, Jr., Tony Lee McClain and Kenneth Wayne McClain all of Flint, MI; 34 grandchildren; 48 great grandchildren; 12 great-great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Elvira Watts of Conway, AR and Helen Stewart of Flint, MI; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends including special friend, Miss Gloria. Ms. Arlena Mae McClain was preceded in death by her children, Alonzo McClain, Larry McClain, Douglas McClain and Shirley McClain Arnold; parents, Alice Hines and Douglas Walker; brother, James Curry and great granddaughter, TeAsia Kinnel. The family wishes to express special thanks to Hurley Medical Center’s Neuro ICU Staff, the Canaan Baptist Church Family and the Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home Staff.

Arlena McClain

July 7, 1931 - January 23, 2009