HR1020 Summary

• Records the death of Mrs. Ida Bell Bailey McClanahan, who died on April 7, 2010, at age 102.

• Survived by daughters Martha Bowen and Orpah Cox; sons James C. McClanahan Jr., Othel McClanahan, Thomas Newton McClanahan, and Johnny McClanahan; 13 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

• Preceded in death by her husband of 72 years James Crayton McClanahan Sr. (a Freewill Baptist minister for 65 years), three brothers, three sisters, and one granddaughter.

• Recognized Mrs. McClanahan's devotion to family, church, and friends throughout her life in the Oakland Community of Lauderdale County.

• The House of Representatives expresses profound sadness at her death and offers tribute to her life and deepest sympathy to her grieving family.