Ella Hanly McClendon

Ella Mae wad preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Richard H. McClendon; her son, Mark C. McClendon; her father, Charles Lee Hanly; her mother Emma Dietzman Hanly; her sister, Grace Hanly; her brother AC Oliver Hanly; and her nephew Glenn L. Runnel Jr. and Jeff Runnels.

Ella Mae is survived by her brother Charlie Lee Hanly, her stepson Richard H. McClendon Jr. and his wife Linda; Stepdaughter Mary Lou Nix; daughter Patricia A. Spaw and her husband Rick; four grandchildren and five great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Ella Mae loved to travel whether it was visiting relatives, sightseeing trips, hunting or shopping trips. She also loved spending time with family. She enjoyed growing orchids, the occasional gambling trips wearing her lucky jacket, and she was a devoted Houston Astro’s fan.

Ella Mae had a positive attitude and enthusiasm for life. She always maintained a good humor and had a smile for everyone. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother with unselfish devotion to family and friends.