Margaret "Dene" McClure

Dene grew up in the Acworth area and was in the last graduating class from Acworth High School. A devoted wife to Emmett for over 69 years. She loved to trout fish and some of our best memories together were days spent by Coopers and Rock Creek then sitting around the campfire at night. Dene was an avid reader. She had a green thumb and loved to garden. Her love for olde time gospel music was strong, and a good bluegrass hymn was her favorite. She loved flowers of all kinds and was partial to all that were pink and purple. For years she kept the hummingbird population thriving in her area with her special nectar. Dene was an amazing cook. Her Thanksgiving chicken ‘n dressing, potato salad and coconut cake were loved by all who were lucky enough to get a taste. Classic Western movies were a favorite and were almost always on TV during a visit. Dene loved spending time with her family sharing laughs, always quick with a smile and had a dry wit that we all loved dearly. Rest easy precious soul...

She was preceded in death by her parents, Grady and Ruby (Bennett) Grier; her brothers, Roger Grier (Columbus), Jimmy “Slick” Grier (Canton), and Hoyt Grier (Emerson); and her sister, Sue Grier Maynard (Kennesaw.)

She is survived by her loving husband, James Emmett McClure Sr. (Cartersville); her brothers, Billy Grier (Acworth), and Ellis Grier (Savannah); and her sons, Bruce McClure and wife Lynell (Cartersville), Bryan “Pee Wee” McClure and wife Denise (Ball Ground), and James “Jim” Emmett McClure Jr. and wife Sandy (Acworth.)

She also leaves behind her cherished grandchildren: Benjamin McClure and wife Gabrielle, (Acworth), Corey McClure (Smyrna), Chris McClure (Cartersville), Ashleigh Headrick and husband Brian (Dallas), and Jaimie McClure (Marietta.)

Her memory will also be treasured by her great-grandchildren, Brayden McClure (Acworth) Sethleigh McClure (Acworth), Michael McClure (Rockmart), Breanne Cameron and husband Michael (Kansas), Brittny McClure (Rockmart), Willow Eve Headrick (Dallas), Heather Belle Headrick (Dallas), and Aspen Leigh Headrick (Dallas); two great-great-grandchildren; and multiple nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held at Owen Funeral Home, 12 Collins Dr, Cartersville, Georgia 30120, on Friday, May 15, 2026, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

A Funeral Service will take place at Owen Funeral Home, 12 Collins Dr, Cartersville, Georgia 30120, on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 11:00 am.

Burial will be at Georgia National Cemetery, 1080 Scott Hudgens Dr, Canton, Georgia 30114, on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 10:30 am.