Mary Clifford Mobley McClellan
It is with heavy hearts, love & affection that we announce the peaceful passing of Mary on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 in her 87th year of life at her Breakwater Surf Club home in Fort Lauderdale with her adored son, Wm. Mobley McClellan by her side.
She is predeceased by her cherished husband of 55 years, Lucius William “Bill” McClellan, beloved daughter, Novice Marie “Sissy” McClellan and Pompano Beach pioneering parents E. A. “Lon” & Marie L. Mobley.
With her enduring elegant style, cheerful demeanor, forever nurturing spirit, unwavering love for her family & her “joie de vivre”, Mary lived a life filled with many wonderful & happy moments. She touched many lives around the World and will be deeply missed & fondly remembered by all who were privileged to have known her. She truly personified the motto that she lived by, “Always Make Happy Memories”.
A “Celebration of Life” will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 10:30 AM at the Old Pompano Beach Cemetery 400 SE 23rd Avenue, Pompano Beach, FL 33062.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a Veterans Support Organization of your choice.
Arrangements entrusted to Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care, Hollywood Boulevard Chapel.
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Robert B Judd (Fort Lauderdale)
November 7, 2019, 12:00 am
Mary was a woman of immense style, grace, wisdom and compassion. She will be sorely missed by many in our community. My sincere condolences to Mobley during this challenging time. With sympathy, Robert B. Judd
Jennifer Pappalardo (Greenwich, Ct)
November 7, 2019, 12:00 am
My dear Mobley, I am so sorry for your loss!
Miss Mary was a delight and an inspiration… she will be sorely missed.
Susanna Canale & James Lieberman (Pompano Beach)
November 13, 2019, 12:00 am
My heart breaks Mobley knowing mom is gone. She was a beautiful woman. I'm happy to knw when o visited I made her laugh. Her laughter warmed my soul. I will miss her dearly.
Bless your heart mom
Cadena Tedlock (Lighthouse Point, FL)
November 24, 2019, 12:00 am
Dear Mobley,
Your mother's name kept popping into my mind this morning so I "googled" her name and saw this news. And such a short time ago! So many wonderful memories come flooding back- enough to fill this book. Now I am the "Old timer" !!