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
Dr. Glenn & Fleta Mathews says:
August 10, 2021
Location: Robbins North Carolina
We Were Saddened To Learn Of The Loss Of Lois And Wish To Express Our Sincere Sympathy To Dave And Each Of The Kids.
We Too Enjoyed Their Home On Lake Chaweva For Part Of 1970 While Waiting Four Our Home Across The Lake To Be Ready To Buy. Glenn And Dave Worked Together At Rehab And Remained Friends Thru The Years. As The Family Spent Time At Their Lake Cottage..May God Grant His Peace,Cofort And Courage To The Family In This Difficult Time.
Glenn And Fleta Mathews
John Stike says:
August 10, 2021
Location: Wisconsin
Cathy,
So Sorry To Hear Of Your Loss.
Crystal Gay says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend Of The Family
Location: Mclean Virginia
I Just Heard About Mrs. Cleland Passing. I Am So Sorry For Your Loss And My Prayers Are With Your Family.
Claiborne Coyle says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend
Location: Venice Florida
Lois Was A Great Friend Of My Dad’S (George Coyle) And Of Our Whole Family. The World Has Lost A Good Person And We Will Miss Her Dearly. God Bless, Lois, And May You Know That You Live On In Our Hearts And Memories.
Beth Moore says:
August 10, 2021
Location: Alabama
I Want To Offer My Deepest Condolences For Your Loss. Losing A Loved One Is Truly A Heartbreaking Experience However The Bible Gives Us A Beautiful Promise At John 5:28,29 “Do Not Be Amazed At This, For The Hour Is Coming In Which All Those In The Memorial Tombs Will Hear His Voice And Come Out.” Very Soon Our Heavenly Father Will Bring All Our Dear Loved Ones Back To Life Through A Resurrection. How We Long To Be Reunited With Our Loved Ones Forever.