Celia Mae Clubb McCown,of China, Texas, was born on March 5, 1916 to Alonzo (Pappa Lon) and Cora Wingate Clubb. She died on October 7, 2006 at the age of 90. She was the tenth of eleven children and was preceded in death by her parents; brothers; and sisters.
Independent, stubborn, giving, never met a stranger; these are all words to describe her. She was always ready to lend a hand (Alvin’s too) to any fundraising church, school or family event. She was well known for her Dirty Rice, Potato Salad and Banana Pudding. At the drop of a hat she was always ready to go visiting, fishing, play cards or dominos and have her grandchildren and family come stay with them. You never left her house hungry. There was always plenty of food, drinks and coffee.
She married Leslie Alvin McCown on December 17, 1936 and to this union was born three sons. She is survived by sons, Leslie and Perry McCown and Melvin McCown and his wife Mary. She was especially proud of her four grandchildren. They are Melissa Foreman, Todd McCown and his wife Martie, Michelle Blaisdell and her husband Barry, and Michael McCown. She was also blessed with seven great grandchildren, Anthony and Erika Rodriguez, CJ, Nick and Samantha McCown, and Ciara and Gunnar Blaisdell.
Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at Broussard’s, 2000 McFaddin, Beaumont with burial to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday, October 9, 2006 at the mortuary.
