Almeta Margaret McClendon

Almeta Margaret McClendon, 85, retired Quality Control Inspector at Coleman, passed away May 16, 2018. She enjoyed listening to country music, working in her flower garden, square dancing, doll making, tinkering and fixing things. She also enjoyed Coleman retiree get-togethers and was a member of the Coleman Club. Almeta was the pillar of the family, who had a compassionate heart, a wonderful sense of humor and was loyal to those she loved. Almeta is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas B. McClendon, parents, Edmond Atherton and Margie Jameison; brother, Dean Atherton; son-in-law, Ronnie Sams. She is survived by her children, Teresa (Gary) Bedigrew, Linda (Dustin) Heath, Randy (Mary Beth) Gibson, Cindy Sams, Darcy (Dennis) Dixon, Kirk (Carla) Gibson, Douglas (Kimberly) Gibson, Danna (Mike) Windham, Thomas (June) McClendon and Kenneth (Julie) McClendon; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren and brother, Gerald Atherton. Visitation will be Friday, May 18, 2018 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. with a Celebration of Life Service Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 3:30 pm both at Resthaven Mortuary. Memorials can be made to Kindred Hospice.