Thelma Leaffy McCLUNG
- Born: 25 Jul 1922, Rainelle, Greenbrier Co., WV 3697
- Marriage: Arnold Blaine LIVELY on 30 Sep 1940 in Lewisburg, Greenbrier Co., WV 3696
- Died: 25 Dec 2013, Rainelle, Greenbrier Co., WV at age 91 3697
- Buried: 29 Dec 2013, Wallace Memorial Mausoleum, Clintonville, Greenbrier Co., WV 3697
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Thelma McClung Lively July 25, 1922- December 25, 2013
Over 2000 years ago the world celebrated the birth of a child, Jesus Christ, the hope of the world. Also, 91 years ago another sweet child was born, Thelma Lively, a woman that would be the inspiration for many. She was raised on Sewell Mountain, the daughter of Toby and Daisy McClung. Later, she became a successful business woman in Rainelle. For over 40 years she owned and operated many businesses, namely Thelma's Restaurant in Rainelle, Thelma's Chicken Hut and the Tastee Freeze in Charmco. She touched so many lives with her hard work ethic, sweet spirit, bright blue eyes and cheerful smile.
On Christmas morning, surrounded by her children and grandchildren she went to see Jesus and celebrate her new life, her eternal life, the best Christmas gift of all!
She is joining her husband Arnold B. Lively and son Carl "Butch" Lively and many family members in heaven.
Those left to honor her memory are her sister Bernice 'Bunny" Calkins. Her daughters, Myrna "Jeanie" Smith (Gary E. Smith), Lynda Sue Johnson (Charles Piner), and son Arnold D. Lively (Millie Lively) and daughter in law Jane M. Lively. Grandchildren Crystal White (Tim White), Steve Smith, Shelly Brown (Luke Brown), Tim Lively, Scott Lively, Marshall Lively, Jeff Johnson (Tracie Johnson), Lori Johnson (Paul Baucom) and step granddaughter Leah Taylor (Greg Taylor). Great grandchildren Bethany Shetler (Jim Shetler), Timmy White (Jessica White), Justin White, James Alvis, Garrett Alvis, Noah Brown, step grandson Logan Brown, Cailyn Lively, Sam Johnson, Ava Johnson, step grandsons Korbin Taylor and Kaden Taylor and great-great grandson Jackson Shetler.
The family would like to thank all of Mom/Nanny's caregivers, especially Sandy, for their love and special care they provided all these years. Thank you also to the extended family and friends for your thoughts and prayers throughout Nanny's illness. They are appreciated and felt.
Services will be held at Sewell Valley Baptist on Sunday, December 29 at 2:00 P.M. with the Pastor Mike Whisman and Fred Fryar officiating. Visitation will be held at the Wallace & Wallace Funeral Chapel in Rainelle on Saturday, December 28, 2013. Friends may call from 6-8 P.M. and one hour prior to the service at the church on Sunday.
Those who wish to make memorial contributions may send them to Rainelle Christian Academy, P.O. Box 784 Rainelle, WV 25962.
Please send online condolences to www.wallaceandwallacefh.com.
Thelma married Arnold Blaine LIVELY on 30 Sep 1940 in Lewisburg, Greenbrier Co., WV.3696 (Arnold Blaine LIVELY was born on 15 Mar 1917 in Ramp, Summers Co., WV,3696 died on 25 May 1989 in Rainelle, Greenbrier Co., WV 55 and was buried in Wallace Memorial Mausoleum, Clintonville, Greenbrier Co., WV.)
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