Clyde McClendon

Clyde Louise Moses was born in Wilson, North Carolina on May 16, 1928 to Sandora Moses and James Hall. She was only 15 years old when her mother died and was raised by her grandmother Livinia Moses. As an only child, she found a sibling attachment with her first cousins Constance & Jerome Williams and Gloria and Crevon Moses who also shared the rearing from their grandmother. Clyde graduated from Darden High School and remained a devoted alumni attending reunions for over 70 years. She married young and moved to Amityville, New York with her first husband Marcelous Cooper. After her marriage ended, she moved to Queens NY, with her cousin Rose Wheeler, soon after giving birth to her first born a beautiful baby girl that she named Sandra Renee. A woman of vivacity, style, and grace, Clyde crafted her own fashions and took pride in her labeled wardrobe. She also worked as a social worker with the Morningside Head Start Program, leaving an unforgettable mark on both parents and children. Her love for travel knew no bounds and she relished sharing cherished memories through conversations or her photos and scrapbooks. A Mets baseball team enthusiast, supporter of all high school sports, an avid fan of roller derby games, Barack Obama, word find puzzles, and COCA COLA CLASSICS sodas, Clyde lived a life rich in diverse passions. In 1993, she embraced a new chapter and moved to Dallas, Texas. Affectionately known as "Granny'' in East Dallas, she lovingly raised two of her grandchildren, extending her warmth to the entire neighborhood and beyond. She volunteered at a neighborhood daycare center and dedicated herself as a board member of Habitat for Humanity. Clyde is preceded in death by her husband, Robert McClendon (1981), and eldest daughter, Sandora Cooper (2023). She is survived by daughters, Sharon Fordham (Rodney) and Pam McClendon; grandchildren, Tracey Cooper, Domonique Hollins (Sean), Davon McClendon, Damon McClendon, Desmond Olivaria, Donnell McClendon, Chloe Love (Andre); and 14 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews. While planting roots in Harlem she met her true love, Robert McClendon. They were married and joyfully welcomed daughters Sharon, and Pam into the world.

May her vibrant spirit and enduring love live on in our hearts.

Sunday, January 28, 2024 |3:00 PM G OLDEN G ATE F UNERAL H OME 4155 S. R. L. Thornton Frwy. — Dallas, TX 75224

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didn’t promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow or sun without rain But God did promise strength for the day,

comfort for the tears and a light for the way. And for all who believe in His kingdom of love, He answers their faith With peace from above.

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To My Granny... Words can't express how I am feeling right now!! They say you are in a better place, you are with my mom and granddad and cutting up with Aunt Constance, but truth be told I would rather you be here with me. I miss our little one on one dinners. I miss coming back from a trip and running to tell you about it and how we would laugh about my antics!! I will miss hearing you call me TraTra because that was YOUR name for me!! I will miss so much about you!! I am so blessed to have had 55 years with you and thank you for everything, from the trips to Arthur Treachers when I was younger to me bringing you Kentucky Fried Chicken and cokes when I got older!! I miss you so much granny!! Try to rest now, I know it may be hard because you have your hands full with my mom and all the family that is there to welcome you!! I want to say so much more but they said to make it short. Thank you, granny. Thank you so much!! I love you forever and ever Grand T!! Grandma, I'm so lucky to have so many wonderful memories of you. We used to have the most fun during our summers in NYC. On Saturdays, we'd wake up, have hot tea, and watch wrestling. You're still the reason I choose tea over coffee any day. You taught me how to play Chinese checkers and so many other fun games and activities. You could always light up a room with your smile and feistiness. You supported and celebrated your family always. You loved me unconditionally, and you loved my friends and growing family as if they were your own. You are forever in my heart. ~ Domonique Auntie Thank you for your love and wisdom. I will miss all of our conversations. Rest Peacefully in Heaven. Until we meet again my angel. Michelle Your first grand, TraTra

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Words are not enough to express the unconditional love that exists. You were patient, kind and honest. There was love in everything you did to make our lives worthwhile. No one who met will be the same because your loving kindness never asked for anything in return. As we look upon your pictures and all the memories we recall, we see a face of happiness and a smile for one and all.

God, take this message, tell her how much we miss her and give her all our love.

Love, Sharon and Pam