Joan McClellan's obituary , Passed away on July 8, 2026 in Shelby, North Carolina

Joan McClellan

October 23, 1938 - July 8, 2026 (87 years old)

Shelby, North Carolina

Joan McClellan's obituary , Passed away on July 8, 2026 in Shelby, North Carolina

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Cecil M Burton Funeral Home & Crematory

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Joan McClellan

October 23, 1938 - July 8, 2026 (87 years old)

Shelby, North Carolina

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Joan McClellan Obituary

The family announces the passing of Joan McClellan (Shelby, North Carolina) on July 8, 2026. Joan, born on October 23, 1938 in Cleveland, North Carolina, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, James Robert Sills and Lucille Dillard Sills; her brother Robert Sills (Judy); her daughter Tamara Ann McClellan; and her daughter-in-law Teresa Little McClellan.

She is survived by: her husband Jerry Ansel McClellan; her son Phillip Ansel McClellan Sr. (Kirsta) of Shelby; and her grandchildren, Treka Davis (Steven) of Boiling Springs, SC, Philip Ansel McClellan II (Riley) of Shelby, Brittney Grigg (Tyler) of Lawndale and Dusty Mode of Shelby. She is also survived by 11 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Eastside Baptist Church Mission fund.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Cecil M Burton Funeral Home & Crematory



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