She was born July 14, 1923 to William and Bessie McClendon in Healdton, Oklahoma.
Willie worked as a Mother’s Day Out teacher at First Presbyterian Church in Midland for 11 years.
She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was called just "Grandma" by all who loved her and her sweet smile and sweet spirit! Her hugs and love pats will be greatly missed. We all look forward to our reunion someday at the feet of her Sweet Jesus!
Those left behind to honor and cherish her memory are her two sons, Richard and wife Nancy Atchley of Spring, Texas and Larry and wife Glynda Atchley of Ennis, Texas; her two daughters, Peggy Nowell and husband Doug of San Angelo, Texas and Barbara Tranum Smith and husband Dave of Globe, Arizona, 12 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and one great, great granddaughter.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years L.G. (Dick) Atchley in January 2014, her parents, seven brothers and two sisters.
A funeral service has been set for 9:00 am Saturday, January 14 at Ellis Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Resthaven Memorial Park.
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