Lucretia Ann McClure Meadows Ross, 67, of St. Albans went to be with the Lord Monday, January 7, 2013.
She was co-valedictorian of the 1962 graduating class of Duval High School, and later graduated from Berea College, KY. She received her teaching certificate from Morris Harvey College, Charleston and taught at Midway Elementary School, Alum Creek. Lucretia was a member of Lower Falls Baptist Church and a faithful Christian, whether it be through her daily Bible devotion time, prayer for others, or through the light of Christ’s love that radiated from every fiber of her being, her life was a true testament to God’s love and His plan of salvation. This world will never be the same without her light which shined wherever she went. Although our lives must go on without her, she will forever remain etched into our souls. Lucretia was a good example of Matthew 5:14-16, by being a light not hidden to the world around her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Denver and Virgie Marker McClure and brother, Dempsey McClure.
She is survived by her son, Derick and wife, Andria Meadows of Houston, TX; daughter, Kristan Meadows and husband, Alan Walz of Alkol; grandchildren, Jacob, Adam and Elizabeth Meadows and Daniel and Hannah Walz; former husband, Frederick Meadows of KY; sisters, Betty (Lane) Griffith, Joyce (Ray) Schlichting and Janet Turley and special friend, Susie Stanley.
Funeral service will be 11:00 am Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at Curry Funeral Home, 2097 Chidlress Road, Alum Creek with Pastor Brian Donze officiating. Burial will follow in Lively Cemetery, Sod. Family and friends will gather from 6 to 8 pm Monday at the funeral home.
The family will receive flowers or donations may be made to Lower Falls Baptist Church, 1777 Strawberry Road, St. Albans, WV 25177.
ill never stop missing the moments and memories we couldve had together. i wish u got to know you better. i don’t remember it at all. it makes me so sad. i just love you so much. wish more than anything you couldve seen me grow into who i am not. you deserve the world. you were an amazing woman. thank you for giving me my father. he is the best person i know. he makes me so happy. he is an extraordinary father. i know youre so proud of him and me.
i love you forever!!! i think of you daily!! whether it be sticking i love you stickers on your portraits or thinking of your beauty when
thanking the Lord for taking care of you. you inspire many. i wish so much you couldve seen me grow into who i am now. but i Know you love us and watch us always. youre a beautiful woman. im so lucky to be your granddaughter. i try my hardest to make you proud daily.
i wish to every star i couldve met you at an age id remember more mama ross. I love you so much. you inspire me everyday to thank the Lord for the amazing spectacular life Jesus has given me. Your son is the most amazing father and man i could know. i just know youre proud of him. hes an amazing father and husband. You have provided me such an amazing father. as much as it hurts to grow up without fully knowing you. he keeps your memory so beautiful and gorgeous. like you. he showed me pictures in the family album and you are truly the most beautiful woman ever. i see alot of myself in you. and i know youre watching over us.
i never got to know my grandmother fully. i wish i did. shes so beautiful in infinite ways. i wish so hard i could have gotten to know her. it hurts that i couldnt. i wish i could have so bad. i really wish i could. she seems like the nicest and kindest woman i could have known.
Hello –
I am Andrew’s (Jack’s) daughter. I am so sorry and did not know until today. She will be missed more than you know. Again – I missed her throughout my time away from WV and never knew how to find her. I pray for all family members.
Elizabeth Ross
The West Virginia and Kanawha County Associations of Retired School Employees extend their sincere sympathy to you, the family, in your sorrow. Blessings to all.
Your condolences are so very appreciated. My mother was a wonderful teacher. She had a tremendous impact on how I viewed education.
Your mother will be missed, but take comfort that she is with her Lord & Saviour. She has overcome her trials here on this earth.
Thank you very much….. yes she will be truly missed but forever treasured in our memories