Martha Loraine McClure
- December 30, 1929 - November 1, 2011
- Flower Mound, Texas
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“Fran, Bill, Loni and Holly,
I so enjoyed seeing your mom and grandmother at all the jewelry, scrapbook, tupperware and cooking parties! It was...Read More »
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1 of 21 | Posted by: Lynn Williams - Carrollton, TX
“I will never forget going to Van Horn in 1979 to meet my future mother in law, Memom. I remember sleeping on a cot in a room with hundreds, no, it...Read More »
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2 of 21 | Posted by: Bill Lambeth - Carrollton, TX
“I will always remember what a fabulous teacher Mrs. Johnson was. She helped me learn to sew, and then my own mom added to that through the years. May...Read More »
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3 of 21 | Posted by: Tracey Williams Kiesling - Brady, TX
“Dear Fran, Bill, Loni, and Holly,
Our condolences on the loss of your memom; I know she was such a big part of your lives and will be missed....Read More »
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4 of 21 | Posted by: Carol & Eric Wigley - Cedar Park, TX
“I was honored to get to teach with Loraine straight out of college in Van Horn! I found out very quickly that she was one of the best teacheers I had...Read More »
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5 of 21 | Posted by: Betty Lou Dodd - Wink, TX
“Dear Lu, Mia has just given me the news about your Mom. I was so sorry to hear that she has passed on. I believe that shes in a beautiful place now,...Read More »
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6 of 21 | Posted by: Anne Moreland
“Dear Luellen - deeply saddened by the news of Loraine's passing. We used to have so much fun together . I facebooked Frances a note and will try to...Read More »
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7 of 21 | Posted by: Jim and Lolly Lovelady
“I am so sorry to hear about Aunt Lorraine. I haven't seen any of you in such a long time, but I do think of you all often. I don't think that I can...Read More »
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8 of 21 | Posted by: Ann Ives
“So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Thanks for sending me this info. I will add it to...Read More »
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9 of 21 | Posted by: Carole Rodgers
“I am so sorry for your lose. MeMom was a very special woman to the entire family. I feel fortunate to have visitied with her one last time when we...Read More »
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10 of 21 | Posted by: David Mitchell
“Thank you Mrs. Johnson for the wonderful years as a teacher In Van Horn. You will be dearly missed. My condolences to the family.
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11 of 21 | Posted by: Stella Gonzales Cardoza - NM
“Dear Fran, Bill, Loni, and Holly -
I am so sorry for your loss of your mom and memom. I know that she was so special to you all and you will miss...Read More »
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12 of 21 | Posted by: Valerie Turner - friend
“I remember every time I went to Nana's house, I always asked Memom if I could play with her stuffed animals (she had trillions) and she would always...Read More »
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13 of 21 | Posted by: Roland Smith - Plano, TX
“One of the funniest memories (besides the running away episode when your mom & my mom came after us) was the shocked looked on her face when I told...Read More »
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14 of 21 | Posted by: Karen (Wilkes) Putman - Pampa, TX
“Martha was always there for every life celebration in the Lambeth household! She always a smile for everyone, and I have never heard her say a...Read More »
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15 of 21 | Posted by: Maryann Scudder - Scurry, TX
“Lorraine was a great lady and many memories of previous times come to mind.
I was so honored and pleased when she and J.T. chose to name one of...Read More »
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16 of 21 | Posted by: Frances Zetzsche - Amarillo, TX
“Fran hosted a Tupperware party for me and "Memom" attended in her wheelchair. She got right in there and played the games. She was so sweet.
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17 of 21 | Posted by: Melinda Ortego - Lewisville, TX
“Fran and family, I have so enjoyed the pictures you posted of your mom and loved one.
The thing I kept thinking is that these pictures are a great...Read More »
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18 of 21 | Posted by: Marsha Cobb - friend
“One of my most special memories is spending day after day with my mother, Fran, and Memom to remake Memom's wedding dress for my big day. We ripped...Read More »
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19 of 21 | Posted by: Holly Ludwig - Allen,, TX
“We are so sorry for you loss.
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20 of 21 | Posted by: Jon and Brenda Patton - TX
“She left a lasting tribute in the children and grandchildren she reared.
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21 of 21 | Posted by: Sharon Phares - Irving
On Tuesday, November 1, 2011, Martha Loraine Zetzsche Johnson McClure peacefully passed away. Loraine was born on December 30, 1929 in Wichita Falls, Texas. She grew up in Bowie, Texas. She was the eldest child with three brothers, Robert, George, and James, and one sister, Mary.
Loraine graduated from Texas Woman's University and moved to Fort Stockton, Texas, to teach school. She met J.T. Johnson in Fort Stockton, and they were married on June 15, 1953. They had 3 daughters and moved to Van Horn, Texas, in 1958. She taught home economics and sponsored many school groups and activities, including athletics and band. Her husband, J.T. passed away on Nov. 2,1970 from a rare birth defect. Loraine continued to raise her family in Van Horn until all 3 daughters graduated and headed off to college.
On Sept 8, 1981, Loraine married Jessie Dale McClure and lived in the country just outside of Bowie. Jessie Dale McClure died on Jan 8, 1984. Loraine moved in with her oldest daughter Clara LuEllen. She provided an important and instrumental hand in helping to raise her grandchildren, Delilah, Scotty, Janette, Loni and Holly. She took several trips to the panhandle to visit more grandchildren, Bobby and Amy. After playing such a key roll in the upbringing of her grandchildren, she continued to live, love, and help with family, staying in her oldest daughter's home for twenty-seven years, until her passing
Loraine was preceded in death by her husbands, J.T. Johnson and Jessie Dale McClure, her brother, Robert Zetzsche, her father, James Bedford Zetzsche and mother, Clara Isabel Delp Zetzsche.
She is survived by her three daughters; Clara LuEllen Mitchell Krauss (husband Richard), Margaret King, and Frances Lambeth (husband Bill), her sister; Mary Lockhart, and two brothers; George and James Zetzsche. She has seven grandchildren; Delilah (husband Steven), Scotty (wife Mia), Janette, Loni (with Robert), Holly (husband Trevor), Bobby, and Amy. She has three great grandchildren; Roland, Emily, and William.
Loraine has spent her life caring for and spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She has continued to sew, scrapbook, collect dolls, read, and play with her kids all her life. She was passionate to share her knowledge and teach others throughout her life, forever the teacher. She befriended everyone and was loved by one and all. Loraine was the sweetest woman you would ever meet.
Loraine had the biggest, most loving heart. She never left anyone out. Her husband, J.T. brought home every stray he found and she took them all in, even the baby skunk he brought home one day! She was quietly stubborn and an extremely tough and strong woman her whole life. There was never a crisis or challenge that could not be overcome. She quietly moved through life spreading light and love.
A service celebrating her life will be held Friday, November 4, 2011 at 10:00am at the First Methodist Church in Van Horn, Texas. Loraine will be laid to rest next to her husband, J.T. Johnson, in Van Horn Cemetery.
The family has asked that donations be made, in Loraine's memory and honor, during Christmas in the form of dolls and toys to a local non profit organization of your choice for those in need of a helping hand. We have chosen this donation as a unique way to give to others and remember Loraine, who had a passion for collecting dolls, and a heart for others.
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