Elizabeth J. McClain

McCLAIN, Elizabeth J. -- Age 85, of Maineville, Ohio, formerly of Swartz Creek, died February 15, 2007 in Ohio. Funeral mass will be celebrated 10 AM Monday, February 19 at St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church, Swartz Creek, Fr. Amos Wischmeyer celebrant. Interment in Sunset Hills Cemetery, Flint. Visitation will be 2-4 and 6-8 PM Sunday at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek, where a rosary will be prayed at 7 PM Sunday. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make contributions to the American Cancer Society or American Heart Association. Elizabeth was born Janaury 12, 1922 in Flint, the daughter of Jerry and Mary (Covert) Gibbons. She was a 1940 graduate of Flushing High School. She married Ethro C. McClain in 1950; he preceded her in death in 1985. Prior to moving to Ohio six years ago, she had resided in Swartz Creek for many years. She was a former member of St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church, and currently a member of St. Suzanne Catholic Church in Mason, OH. Mrs. McClain is survived by: her daughter Melinda Marie and husband Stephen Strobehn of Maineville, OH; grandchildren, Bryan and Malina Strobehn; two brothers, Jerry and wife Virginia Gibbons of Swartz Creek, Gerald and wife Maxine Gibbons of Mason, OH; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; three brothers; and one sister. Tributes and condolences may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.