Edith J. McLemore, 101, of Mishawaka, passed away during the afternoon hours of January 18th in her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Edith was born in Killen, Alabama on July 10, 1918 to Charlie E. and Mary “Edna” (Couch) Smith. On November 5, 1933 she married the love of her life, Dillard W. McLemore in Killen, Alabama. He preceded her in death on July 27, 1992. Edith worked at Uniroyal in the fuel cell division for 27 years. She enjoyed sewing and quilting, although her greatest joy came from being with her family.
Edith is survived by her daughters-in-law, Dale McLemore of Mishawaka, Martha McLemore of Elkhart; her grandchildren, Don (Sheila) McLemore of Goshen, Douglas (Laura) McLemore of Maryville, TN, Roger McLemore of Granger, Dennis McLemore of Elkhart, Vicki Panting of Granger, and Greg McLemore of Granger. She was the great-grandmother of 16 and great-great-grandmother of 22. Edith was preceded in death by her husband; her two sons, Garry and Gerald McLemore; her parents; four sisters and seven brothers.
Friends may visit with Edith’s family on Wednesday, January 22nd from 5:30 until 7:00 p.m. in the Bubb Funeral Chapel, 3910 N. Main Street, Mishawaka, and one hour prior to the service. A service celebrating Edith’s life will be held in the funeral chapel on Thursday, at 11:00 am with Reverend Jay Winter officiating. She will be laid to rest next to her husband in the St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park in Granger. Memorial contributions may be made in Edith’s name to Currant Rd. Church of Christ, 56465 Currant Road, Mishawaka, IN 46545.
