Patricia A. McClary

McClary, Patricia A., age 85, of St. Clair Shores passed away peacefully on Jan. 18, 2019, in Brentwood, California, with her daughters at her side. Mrs. McClary was born in McAndrews, Kentucky, and spent her childhood in Kentucky and West Virginia. After graduating from high school, she worked for AT&T as a telephone operator in Baltimore, Los Angeles and Detroit. Later, she worked for more than 20 years at Macomb County Youth Services. In 1956, she married the love of her life, the late Thomas McClary Sr., whom she met on a blind date. Together they formed one of the founding families of St. Isaac Jogues in St. Clair Shores, where they were active parishioners. She and Mr. McClary were supporters of local charities, including the St. Patrick Senior Center in Detroit. She is survived by her four children, Patricia Jr. (Andy), Lisa (Lee), Thomas Jr. (Heather) and Michael (Sheryl). She was beloved by her nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.