EDITH KELLEY CLEGG of Locust Fork died Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, at UAB Highlands Hospital following a lengthy illness.
She was preceded in death by her husband George Mitchell Clegg, her son James Morgan Clegg, and her sister Fay Nell Kelley Freeman.
She is survived by by daughters Kelley Clegg (Don) Neal of Trusssville and Mitchie Fay Clegg (Les) Neel of Pinson; granddaughter Mary Elizabeth Neal of Trussville; brother James Clifton Kelley of Boaz; sisters-inlaw Florence Stacey and Aurine (Duane) Barber of Fort Walton Beach, Fla.; niece; nephews; great-nieces and great-nephews; and many, many friends.
A native of Marshall County, she graduated from Douglas High School and Snead State Junior College. She received her BA in elementary education from Jacksonville State College, master's degree in elementary education from the University of Alabam, and AA degree in elementary education from the University of Alabama in Birmingham.
Mrs. Clegg was an outstanding and well-loved educator of 43 years. She taught in Arab City Schools, Vinemont Junior High School, Cold Springs High School, and West Point High School in Cullman County and at Locust Fork High School in Blount County. Following retirement, she continued to substitute in Blount County Schools. She was a member of the Blount County Retired Teachers, AEA, and NEA.
As a charter member of Alpha Theta chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa honorary teachers sorority, she worked to promote better education for all students, not just those in her care. She served as the second president of the Alpha Theta chapter as well as many other positions of leadership. She became a Golden Sister in February 2009 when Alpha Theta celebrated its 50th anniversary.
Because education was so important to her, Mrs. Clegg worked to support the Blount County Education Foundation from its very beginning. Whether it was making peanut butter cookies for the radio-thon, helping set up for workshops, or making a monetary donation, she was always ready and willing to serve.
Mrs. Clegg was a member of Blountsville United Methodist Church and served in many positions of leadership. She was an active member of her Sunday school class and the United Methodist Women. The children and youth of the church could always count on Mrs. Clegg to support them in all their projects.
Mrs. Clegg was a member of the Sycamore Club and enjoyed the fun and fellowship of each meeting.
As a graduate of the University of Alabama, Mrs. Clegg loved Alabama football, tailgating with family and friends in Tuscaloosa through the 2008 season. This year she tailgated in her room at Fair Haven Retirement Center.
Visitation was Thursday, Dec. 3, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Lemley Funeral Home in Oneonta. Funeral service was Friday, Dec. 4, at 2 p.m. at Blountsville United Methodist Church. The Reverends Don Neal, Bart Bowlin, Bert Goodwin, and Daryl Holt officiated. Her body lay in state from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. prior to the funeral. Interment was at Hill Crest Cemetery in Boaz.
She was preceded in death by her husband George Mitchell Clegg, her son James Morgan Clegg, and her sister Fay Nell Kelley Freeman.
She is survived by by daughters Kelley Clegg (Don) Neal of Trusssville and Mitchie Fay Clegg (Les) Neel of Pinson; granddaughter Mary Elizabeth Neal of Trussville; brother James Clifton Kelley of Boaz; sisters-inlaw Florence Stacey and Aurine (Duane) Barber of Fort Walton Beach, Fla.; niece; nephews; great-nieces and great-nephews; and many, many friends.
A native of Marshall County, she graduated from Douglas High School and Snead State Junior College. She received her BA in elementary education from Jacksonville State College, master's degree in elementary education from the University of Alabam, and AA degree in elementary education from the University of Alabama in Birmingham.
Mrs. Clegg was an outstanding and well-loved educator of 43 years. She taught in Arab City Schools, Vinemont Junior High School, Cold Springs High School, and West Point High School in Cullman County and at Locust Fork High School in Blount County. Following retirement, she continued to substitute in Blount County Schools. She was a member of the Blount County Retired Teachers, AEA, and NEA.
As a charter member of Alpha Theta chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa honorary teachers sorority, she worked to promote better education for all students, not just those in her care. She served as the second president of the Alpha Theta chapter as well as many other positions of leadership. She became a Golden Sister in February 2009 when Alpha Theta celebrated its 50th anniversary.
Because education was so important to her, Mrs. Clegg worked to support the Blount County Education Foundation from its very beginning. Whether it was making peanut butter cookies for the radio-thon, helping set up for workshops, or making a monetary donation, she was always ready and willing to serve.
Mrs. Clegg was a member of Blountsville United Methodist Church and served in many positions of leadership. She was an active member of her Sunday school class and the United Methodist Women. The children and youth of the church could always count on Mrs. Clegg to support them in all their projects.
Mrs. Clegg was a member of the Sycamore Club and enjoyed the fun and fellowship of each meeting.
As a graduate of the University of Alabama, Mrs. Clegg loved Alabama football, tailgating with family and friends in Tuscaloosa through the 2008 season. This year she tailgated in her room at Fair Haven Retirement Center.
Visitation was Thursday, Dec. 3, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Lemley Funeral Home in Oneonta. Funeral service was Friday, Dec. 4, at 2 p.m. at Blountsville United Methodist Church. The Reverends Don Neal, Bart Bowlin, Bert Goodwin, and Daryl Holt officiated. Her body lay in state from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. prior to the funeral. Interment was at Hill Crest Cemetery in Boaz.
EDITH KELLEY CLEGG of Locust Fork died Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, at UAB Highlands Hospital following a lengthy illness.
She was preceded in death by her husband George Mitchell Clegg, her son James Morgan Clegg, and her sister Fay Nell Kelley Freeman.
She is survived by by daughters Kelley Clegg (Don) Neal of Trusssville and Mitchie Fay Clegg (Les) Neel of Pinson; granddaughter Mary Elizabeth Neal of Trussville; brother James Clifton Kelley of Boaz; sisters-inlaw Florence Stacey and Aurine (Duane) Barber of Fort Walton Beach, Fla.; niece; nephews; great-nieces and great-nephews; and many, many friends.
A native of Marshall County, she graduated from Douglas High School and Snead State Junior College. She received her BA in elementary education from Jacksonville State College, master's degree in elementary education from the University of Alabam, and AA degree in elementary education from the University of Alabama in Birmingham.
Mrs. Clegg was an outstanding and well-loved educator of 43 years. She taught in Arab City Schools, Vinemont Junior High School, Cold Springs High School, and West Point High School in Cullman County and at Locust Fork High School in Blount County. Following retirement, she continued to substitute in Blount County Schools. She was a member of the Blount County Retired Teachers, AEA, and NEA.
As a charter member of Alpha Theta chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa honorary teachers sorority, she worked to promote better education for all students, not just those in her care. She served as the second president of the Alpha Theta chapter as well as many other positions of leadership. She became a Golden Sister in February 2009 when Alpha Theta celebrated its 50th anniversary.
Because education was so important to her, Mrs. Clegg worked to support the Blount County Education Foundation from its very beginning. Whether it was making peanut butter cookies for the radio-thon, helping set up for workshops, or making a monetary donation, she was always ready and willing to serve.
Mrs. Clegg was a member of Blountsville United Methodist Church and served in many positions of leadership. She was an active member of her Sunday school class and the United Methodist Women. The children and youth of the church could always count on Mrs. Clegg to support them in all their projects.
Mrs. Clegg was a member of the Sycamore Club and enjoyed the fun and fellowship of each meeting.
As a graduate of the University of Alabama, Mrs. Clegg loved Alabama football, tailgating with family and friends in Tuscaloosa through the 2008 season. This year she tailgated in her room at Fair Haven Retirement Center.
Visitation was Thursday, Dec. 3, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Lemley Funeral Home in Oneonta. Funeral service was Friday, Dec. 4, at 2 p.m. at Blountsville United Methodist Church. The Reverends Don Neal, Bart Bowlin, Bert Goodwin, and Daryl Holt officiated. Her body lay in state from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. prior to the funeral. Interment was at Hill Crest Cemetery in Boaz.
She was preceded in death by her husband George Mitchell Clegg, her son James Morgan Clegg, and her sister Fay Nell Kelley Freeman.
She is survived by by daughters Kelley Clegg (Don) Neal of Trusssville and Mitchie Fay Clegg (Les) Neel of Pinson; granddaughter Mary Elizabeth Neal of Trussville; brother James Clifton Kelley of Boaz; sisters-inlaw Florence Stacey and Aurine (Duane) Barber of Fort Walton Beach, Fla.; niece; nephews; great-nieces and great-nephews; and many, many friends.
A native of Marshall County, she graduated from Douglas High School and Snead State Junior College. She received her BA in elementary education from Jacksonville State College, master's degree in elementary education from the University of Alabam, and AA degree in elementary education from the University of Alabama in Birmingham.
Mrs. Clegg was an outstanding and well-loved educator of 43 years. She taught in Arab City Schools, Vinemont Junior High School, Cold Springs High School, and West Point High School in Cullman County and at Locust Fork High School in Blount County. Following retirement, she continued to substitute in Blount County Schools. She was a member of the Blount County Retired Teachers, AEA, and NEA.
As a charter member of Alpha Theta chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa honorary teachers sorority, she worked to promote better education for all students, not just those in her care. She served as the second president of the Alpha Theta chapter as well as many other positions of leadership. She became a Golden Sister in February 2009 when Alpha Theta celebrated its 50th anniversary.
Because education was so important to her, Mrs. Clegg worked to support the Blount County Education Foundation from its very beginning. Whether it was making peanut butter cookies for the radio-thon, helping set up for workshops, or making a monetary donation, she was always ready and willing to serve.
Mrs. Clegg was a member of Blountsville United Methodist Church and served in many positions of leadership. She was an active member of her Sunday school class and the United Methodist Women. The children and youth of the church could always count on Mrs. Clegg to support them in all their projects.
Mrs. Clegg was a member of the Sycamore Club and enjoyed the fun and fellowship of each meeting.
As a graduate of the University of Alabama, Mrs. Clegg loved Alabama football, tailgating with family and friends in Tuscaloosa through the 2008 season. This year she tailgated in her room at Fair Haven Retirement Center.
Visitation was Thursday, Dec. 3, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Lemley Funeral Home in Oneonta. Funeral service was Friday, Dec. 4, at 2 p.m. at Blountsville United Methodist Church. The Reverends Don Neal, Bart Bowlin, Bert Goodwin, and Daryl Holt officiated. Her body lay in state from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. prior to the funeral. Interment was at Hill Crest Cemetery in Boaz.
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