JoAnn McClabb

JoAnn Denson McClabb 1928-2016 JoAnn McClabb passed away peacefully at the The Broadmoor at Creekside Park on March 3rd surrounded by family and friends. JoAnn was born December 4th 1928 in Canton Texas to Ernest Edwin Denson and Oma Lee Crim Denson. She was raised with her four older siblings in a two-room house, without running water or electricity, on a farm in the Mount Pisgah Community. JoAnn graduated from Canton High School in 1945. When JoAnn was 25 she was at the Country Tavern in Kilgore Texas with her brother Bill where she met the love of her life D.R. “Mac” McClabb. They married on Valentine's Day 1954 at her brother Hugh’s home in Tyler. They then moved to Tomball and eventually made their home at Theysen Street in Spring Branch, Houston. They lived there for over 20 years. It was here that lifelong friendships with their neighbors were formed. This tight group of couples became known as the “Circus”. Mac and JoAnn moved to Elkins Lake in Huntsville in 1988 where JoAnn designed and built her dream home. JoAnn became an avid golfer and met many dear friends there. JoAnn was preceded in death by her beloved husband, parents, sisters Ruth and Hope, brothers Billy and Hugh, sister-in-law Pauline, nephews Johnny, Jim, Billy and Dudley, nieces Janet and Edith. JoAnn was a highly respected interior designer. Her company, JoLyn’s Custom Designs was established in the 60s with her neighbor Carolyn Mosely. Her classic style and grace, in both her dress and her interiors, made her highly sought after. Most importantly, her joy for life and dedication to friends and family left an indelible mark on all who knew her. JoAnn is survived by: Son Michael Dan McClabb and Daughter Jill McClabb, Sister-in-Law Eva, nephews: Martin, Joe, Bruce, Richard, Mitchell, Todd, and Kenny; Nieces: Pam, DeAnn, Sandra Kay and 18 great nieces and nephews. A memorial celebration will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday March 5, 2016 at Elkins Lake Baptist Church, 206 State Hwy 19, Huntsville, TX. 77340. In lieu of flowers, memorials in JoAnn’s honor may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the charity of your choice. The family would like to recognize and thank Mrs. Helen Tyson for her love and friendship for over 40 years. We express our thanks and gratitude to the wonderful women who cared for and loved JoAnn during these past three years: Linda Achee and Kerry Baker. Thanks to the Elkin’s Lake Baptist Church family for their love and support. Full obituary may be viewed and memorial condolences made to the family at www.shmfh.com.

JoAnn McClabb

December 4, 1928 - March 3, 2016