Birth date: Jun 11, 1915 Death date: Dec 30, 2017
Wilma D. McClane died peacefully on December 30, 2017 at 102 years old in Lakeland, Florida. She was pre-deceased by her husband, Thomas K. McClane, Jr., and her daughter, Catherine Kuykendall. She is survived by her sons, Tom, Do Read Obituary
Our thoughts and prayers are with the McClane Family in the passing of Wilma. I only had the honor of meeting Wilma when she traveled to Virginia to attend the wedding of Debbie and Pat. She was so delightful and fun to be with. She is now enjoying her reward for her dedication to the Lord. So in the sadness we will also rejoice for her victory.
Sincerely,
Doris Alderson
Just about 30 years ago when I was dating Don he introduced me to his mom. We three strolled down Park Avenue one evening and I could see that this petite and sassy southern lady with a dance in her steps as she walked was so full of energy and a zest for life. She put me right at ease when she started talking about cooking and recipes and especially cookies. Yes, she had a sweet tooth and we could relate.
As I got to know her I found she had great strength along with a fantastic sense of humor. She was truly the matriarch of this family.Family gatherings were so much fun with her entertaining everyone with special games and family pictures and old family slides. I had never seen a family who was this loving and had so much respect for their mother and one another.
What a true role model she has been for all of us who have known her. She has given me the most loving gift of all and that is her beautiful son. What a wonderful family she raised. Thank you Wilma!
Love, Debbie
Mom’s own mother died when she was 3. She grew up with 2 older brothers and an older sister Nola. This probably accounted for for strong independence. Though she did not personally experience the wonderful joy of a child mother relationship she seemed to naturally know how to bestow this on all of us. We grew up in a family invironment of love and happiness and respect for others. I can’t remember anger and hateful remarks and only in later years have I been able to appreciate the gift that she gave us and how wonderful and unique it was. She live her life for God, our father and us. Unfortunately Dad died too long ago for them to experience the aging together they looked forward to. Though it is a time of sadness for us it is a time of celebration for her and an event she truly looked forward to experiencing. A few years ago she told me the first thing she was going to do when she got to heaven was look up her mother she never got to know. What a rejoicing it must be with her, our Dad, Catherine, Aunt Nola and all those in her life who have gone before her. My love to all of you. We won’t be too far behind you. I will think of you each day until then. Love, Don
I have a very distinct and fond memory of Mrs McClane. We knew when it was an extremely cold winter day in Gainesville for Mrs McClane would make icicles on the pyracantha bush near her mailbox at the family home. My entire family would look in anticipation every time we passed the McClane house on a cold winter day on our way to school at P K Yonge.
I remember Mrs McClane as a sweet woman who helped out at our school events. I also remember her from First Baptist Church of Gainesville.
My condolences to her sons and their families. May she rest in peace.
With love
Connie Nettles Scott
A sweet memory of Wim: As much as she loved her Gators, she loved her family MORE! She insisted on having a Kentucky Wildcat take a prominent place at her front door of her condo when Ross was playing football there. She caught grief for it from her friends and neighbors but was resolute in keeping it there for all to see how proud she was of him!
I had the opportunity to meet and spend time visiting with Mrs McClane and her son Don few years back while she still lived in Gainesville. What a great afternoon listening to her and stories of her family and life. She was from another time when the ladies dressed for and carried themselves with elegance and grace. It was truly an honor and a joy to have met and spent time with her. My sympathies to the entire McClane family. They have surely lost a treasure.
Truly an amazing woman. I love you Mom, Scott
