Lois Andrews Cleland
November 20, 1926 - December 31, 2015
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Lois Andrews Cleland
November 20, 1926 - December 31, 2015
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Lois andrews cleland, 89, of charleston, passed away at home on thursday morning, december 31, 2015.
She was born november 20 1926 in clendenin, the younger daughter of the late r. Carl and maude stephenson andrews. her grandparents were edward r. And eudora carden andrews and d. Homer and lydia catherine stephenson. she was preceded in death by her sister, eudora catherine (dody) andrews.
Lois’ family moved to charleston in 1932 and she was enrolled in public schools. she was a 1943 graduate of charleston high school, attended sweet briar college and graduated from west virginia university in 1947 with an ab degree in political science and was also in the delta gamma sorority. she received her master’s degree from tulane university, la in social work. while at tulane, she did her field work with the children’s bureau and with the visiting teachers of new orleans. she was later employed by the children’s home and aid society in chicago, family service in charleston and with the division of child welfare and department of welfare, where she met her husband, dave cleland. together they had three children, cathy, ann and rob. lois and dave spent many happy times at their home on lake chaweva, swimming and boating. later, dave very much enjoyed sailing at their cottage on kilby island in bath, nc, where lois served as first mate.
Lois was a member of first presbyterian church, charleston and a member of trinity ruffner sunday school class. she had served as a director of the former farmers and citizens bank of clendenin, which was founded by her grandfather stephenson and her father, r. Carl andrews, served as a volunteer with the american red cross and charleston memorial hospital. She enjoyed politics, sports (specifically baseball), card games and dancing.
She is survived by her husband, david h. Cleland; daughters, cathy cleland and ann cleland, son, rob cleland and grandsons; noah moody, alex cleland, quin cleland, and jack cleland.
Funeral service will be 12 noon, thursday, january 7, 2015, at first presbyterian church chapel, 16 leon sullivan way, charleston with rev. Dr. Jim roberts officiating. visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service in the church chapel.
in lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations may be made in memory of lois to the church or charity of your choice.
11 responses to Lois Andrews Cleland
Tashea King says:
August 10, 2021
Location: Ohio
I Did Not Know Mrs. Cleland But I Know How Hard It Can Be To Lose A Loved One In Death So I Wanted To Say I Am Very Sorry For Your Loss. The Scripture That Has Given Me Comfort At Times Like This Is The One Found At Revelation 21:4 That Says, “And He Will Wipe Out Every Tear From Their Eyes, And Death Will Be No More, Neither Will Mourning Nor Outcry Nor Pain Be Anymore. The Former Things Have Passed Away.” So God Has Promised That In The Very Near Future We Will Never Have To Experience The Pain Associated With Death Anymore. I Pray That This Gives The Family Some Comfort During This Difficult Time.
Nancy Chenoweth Winefordner says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend
Location: Charleston West Virginia
To The Cleland Family,
I Am So Sorry For Your Loss. Your Family Is In My Thoughts And Prayers.
Sincerely,
Nancy Winefordner
Noel Cleland says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Nephew
Location: Miami Florida
My Sympathy Goes Out To Dave, Cathy, Ann, Rob And The Rest Of The Family For The Loss Of Your Matriarch. Lois Was A Loving Person Who Always Carried Herself With Grace.
Jane Hange, Larry Penix And Family says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friends
Location: Charleston West Virginia
We’Re So Sorry For Your Loss. We Very Much Enjoyed Knowing Your Mom. She So Warmly Greeted Everyone And Was Sincerely Interested In The Lives And Welfare Of Us All. Lois And David Provided Wonderful Examples For Us. Our Thoughts And Prayers Are With You. We Know You Have Many Warm Memories To Comfort You Now.
John Kessler says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend
Location: Charleston West Virginia
Rob And Family, Sorry For Your Loss. Your Mom And Dad Always Treated Me Like Family During Those Years We Hung Out In Your Basement.