Clarice L. Emory McFann, 91, of Wheelersburg, died Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008, at Best Care in Wheelersburg.

She was born April 22, 1917, in Sciotoville, to Thurman and Clara Yeley Emory. She worked at all the Portsmouth bowling lanes as a desk clerk. She loved to cook, and enjoyed gardening and bowling. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Clarice is survived by her husband, Arthur of Wheelersburg; two grandchildren, Julie Stamper of Portsmouth and Tami (Jeff) Pinson of Portsmouth; four great-grandchildren, Jeff (Nicola) Pinson, Nathaniel (Wendy) Pinson, Cassie (Jason) Patten and Aaron Pinson; three great-great-granddaughters, Zalen and Izabel Pinson, and Taylor Grace Patten.

She was preceded in death by one son, John "Butch" Cunningham; one daughter, Carolyn Cunningham Stamper; and four sisters, Aurilla Shaner, Wilma Coriell, Phyllis Cummins and Roberta Gillen.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2008, at the Wolfe-Nelson Funeral Home in Sciotoville, with the Rev. Gary Smith officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens in Wheelersburg. Friends may call Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday one hour before the service at the funeral home.

Wolfe-Nelson Funeral Home in Sciotoville is handling the arrangements.

12/8/08