Corine Nell McClain, 79, of Peoria, passed away at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, October 10, 2012, at Heartland of Peoria. Funeral services will be at 9 a.m. on Saturday, October 20, 2012, at New Cornerstone Baptist Church in Peoria, with the Rev. Dr. Mark A. McConnell officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the church. Interment will be at Lutheran Cemetery in Peoria. Nell was born in Collinstown, MS on August 4, 1933, a daughter of Sam and Ceniliois (Petty) Faulkner. She married Ernest McClain in Peoria on December 18, 1950. He preceded her in death on January 22, 1990. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Earnestine Williams, one grandson, five sisters and three brothers. She is survived by her daughters, Diane Griffin of Peoria, Marie Ann McClain of Carpentersville, Felicia McClain of Peoria, Carla Eubanks of Bloomington, Victoria McClain of Peoria and Montina M. McClain of Peoria; sons, Kevin L. (Carol) McClain of Streamwood and Rapheal Eric (Monica) McClain of Peoria; sisters, Curtistine Young and Mary Anderson-Farris; brothers, Roosevelt Faulkner, Wardell Faulkner and Douglas Faulkner; sixteen grandchildren; and a host of great grandchildren. Nell was employed as a cook at the Bradley University TKE fraternity house for many years. She also worked as a caregiver at the Fireside Nursing Home and Quality Care as a personal caregiver. Her cooking was well known throughout the city. In her later years, she spent many of her days volunteering at the Salvation Army, where she cooked in the kitchen and assisted the staff during their busy Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons. Nell was a member of the Foster Grandparent Program, Senior World and New Cornerstone Baptist Church, where she served in the Missionary Department for many years. One of her greatest joys was going to the Holy Lands and being baptized in the Jordan River. She was a faithful Saint of God on this earth. She was a spirit-filled, loving woman who showed her love and kindness to everyone she came in contact with. Memorial contributions and condolences may be sent to Rapheal Eric McClain, 11217 North Oakwood Drive #19, Peoria, Illinois 61615. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Clary Funeral Home, 3004 West Lake Avenue, in Peoria.
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| David Barnes/Eva Barnes |
Wonderfull Friend |
October 25, 2012 |
Please accept our condolences on the passing of Nell. We just found out a couple of days ago. We have only known
her since Jan. 2012. My mother and father, Eva and Merlin Barnes, lived at Heartland of Peoria for a short time. My father
passed away at Heartland on Feb.3 and went to heaven to help get ready for Nell's coming.
My mom was released from Heartland the end of Mar. The most enjoyable moment I have of Nell is she use to call me
her boyfriend. She wasn't eating her food, so I made a deal with her. She eats some food and I will take her the
long way back to her room.
Mom and I knows my dad is taking care of Nell in heaven for your family.
God bless all,
David Barnes/Eva Barnes
| Michael Young |
The Great Nell MCClain |
October 19, 2012 |
I will always cherish the many fond memories of Nell McCalin and her faimily. I'm relecting on the many times that I sat at her dinner table on Sunday and throughout the week for some great family dinners. And yes she did make the VERY BEST PEACH COBBLER in the world. I know that time bring about a change in all things, a void in my life is now with the homegoing of Nell. I will always remember her giving of herself so unselfishly to God, church, family and community. I used to get my life with her little sayings one in partcular that the McClain knows what I'm talking about (smiile). Rememebr Tina, and Vicky "You almost made me" and I will keep it at that (smile).
I know that their is a serious reunion in Heaven going on now. I will never ever forget your Mother and your family. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Weeping may endureth for a night but joy, joy joy cometh on in the morning.
| Lisa Alexander Bonds |
Wonderful Woman |
October 18, 2012 |
I really enjoyed knowing Nell. She always had a story for me about her Ernest and I loved everyone of them.
I will miss her smile. She made the best peach cobbler in the world. My prayers go out to you all...Tina, Vicki, Eric, Illia, Carla, Diane, all and the rest of the family. Love you all!
