Vera M. McClanahan, age 93, of Peachtree City, GA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 6th 2018. She joined our Lord having been loved and supported by all her family, friends, and caregivers. Vera was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and demonstrated courage, dignity, and grace.
Born in Grafton, WV in 1924, Vera was the daughter of Ellwood and Leah Englehart. She grew up in the Richmond, VA area, married Berry J. McClanahan in 1948, and settled in Hornell, NY on Genesee Street where she raised a large family. Vera was a firm believer in education and received a Bachelor of Arts in English from the State University of New York College at Geneseo in 1971, a Master of Science in Education from Elmira College in 1979, and a Master of Divinity from Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School in 1991. Vera taught 7th and 8th grade English at Canaseraga Central School District from 1974 to 1984. Later in life she moved to Peachtree City, GA where she enjoyed bird watching, gardening, reading from her large personal library, cooking, and entertaining family members and friends. Her love of art and oil paintings was a special pleasure to her for many years. Vera was fond of pets and rescued many animals during her lifetime.
Mrs. McClanahan is survived by her children, Robert McClanahan and his wife Rosalina of New York City, NY; Betty Lou McClanahan of Cambridge, MA; John McClanahan and his wife Jane of Peachtree City, GA; Dr. Susan McClanahan of St Paul, MN; Carol Torbett and her husband Troy of Vienna, VA; and three grandchildren, Kristen Crow and her husband Vincent of Rochester, NY; Kyle Torbett of Vienna VA; and Drew Torbett of Vienna, VA.
A memorial service and celebration of Vera’s life is planned for a later date in Richmond, VA. Memorial contributions in her name may be made to Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 101 Walt Banks Road, Peachtree City, GA 30269
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