Lue Ellen McMath
February 2nd, 1944 - March 2nd, 2023
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Lue's Obituary
Lue Ellen McMath,79, of Bangor, Mi passed away on March 2, 2023. Lue Ellen was born of the union of Richard McGowan and Georgia Lue (Woods) Carr on February 2, 1944 in Somerville, TN. Lue Ellen relocated her family from Tennessee to Michigan bringing her five children and former spouse, Isiah Lewis, of Brownsville, TN.
In later years, Lue Ellen and Pastor James McMath were united in Holy Matrimony on November 22, 1967 and dedicated 48 years of their lives to raising their combined family. She is survived by her mother, Georgia Lue (Woods) Carr, children, John (Kim) Lewis of Leesburg, FL, Lucy (Sam) Brice and Dorothy Lewis both of Bangor, MI, Carl McMath of Covert, MI, Willie (Tiffany) Everett of Winona, MS, Cheryl Ann (McMath) Small of Winona, MS, and Dorris Faye Forrest of Clarkesville, TN.
Surviving grandchildren, Katisha (Terrence) Burton, Shanisa (Jerry) Lewis, Crystal (Jimmy) Russell, Nancy (Thomas) Covington, Brandi (Andrew) Suggs, Ticcara Tillman, Ebony Calhoun, K.C. Calhoun, Johnny Lewis, Jr., Rodney Lewis, Jr., Yendori Lewis, Brandon Lewis, Jacorrian Howell, Malcom (Jessica) Lewis, Precious Bradford, Devontay Easterling, Kenneth Calhoun, Faith Lewis, Uniquka McMath, Carlton (Kayla) McMath, Danyelle Forrest, DeNeshia Forrest, Madyson Small, Megan Everett, Alex Everett, Monica Taylor, Vanessa (Larry) Fricke, special daughter, Renee (Fred) Snerling. She is also survived by over 76 great and great-great grandchildren.
she is survived by her mother Georgia Lue (Woods) Carr. Surviving siblings, include Grace Williams, Plainwell, MI, Beatrice Carr of Holland, MI, Mosetta Carr of Kalamazoo, MI, James Frank Bowers, Grand Rapids, MI, and Pastor La Van Dyke (Kerry) Carr of Kalamazoo, MI.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Pastor James McMath; father, Richard McGowan, and stepfather, Herbert Lee Carr; sons Isiah Lewis and Rodney Lewis; niece Ann Denise Carr, grandchild, Karlos Calhoun, Caprice Brice, sisters, Rosie Bowers, Willie Mae Bowers, Gloria Dean Carr, and Mary Anne Langford; brothers Leroy McGowan, Frank Carr, Terry Carr, and Jimmy Carr.
Lue Ellen worked for Four Star Corporation, Restwood Nursing Home, and spent much of her career as a laborer for Bohn Aluminum retiring after 25 years of employment. She loved gardening and cooking and could be found “picking blueberries” with family during her vacation breaks from Bohn’s. Her selfless service to the community included her favorite past time of cooking and sharing meals with friends, family and church, especially her famous sweet potato pies. She was a dedicated wife, daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother and devoted her life to her family, church, and lived her life for the Lord.
She was a 35-year member of Spiritual Church of Christ in South Haven, MI and was an endowed member of the Order of Eastern Star, Elnora Williams, Chapter #254, Covert, MI.
A Wake will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Filbrandt Chapel, 1076 South Bailey Ave, South Haven, Michigan from 11 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Service at 12 p.m. Pastor Aaron Cobbs will officiate. Lue Ellen will be laid to rest at Covert Cemetery. To view Lue’s personal web page please visit; www.starksfamilyfh.com Arrangements have been entrusted to Filbrandt Chapel of Starks Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 269-637-0333.
In later years, Lue Ellen and Pastor James McMath were united in Holy Matrimony on November 22, 1967 and dedicated 48 years of their lives to raising their combined family. She is survived by her mother, Georgia Lue (Woods) Carr, children, John (Kim) Lewis of Leesburg, FL, Lucy (Sam) Brice and Dorothy Lewis both of Bangor, MI, Carl McMath of Covert, MI, Willie (Tiffany) Everett of Winona, MS, Cheryl Ann (McMath) Small of Winona, MS, and Dorris Faye Forrest of Clarkesville, TN.
Surviving grandchildren, Katisha (Terrence) Burton, Shanisa (Jerry) Lewis, Crystal (Jimmy) Russell, Nancy (Thomas) Covington, Brandi (Andrew) Suggs, Ticcara Tillman, Ebony Calhoun, K.C. Calhoun, Johnny Lewis, Jr., Rodney Lewis, Jr., Yendori Lewis, Brandon Lewis, Jacorrian Howell, Malcom (Jessica) Lewis, Precious Bradford, Devontay Easterling, Kenneth Calhoun, Faith Lewis, Uniquka McMath, Carlton (Kayla) McMath, Danyelle Forrest, DeNeshia Forrest, Madyson Small, Megan Everett, Alex Everett, Monica Taylor, Vanessa (Larry) Fricke, special daughter, Renee (Fred) Snerling. She is also survived by over 76 great and great-great grandchildren.
she is survived by her mother Georgia Lue (Woods) Carr. Surviving siblings, include Grace Williams, Plainwell, MI, Beatrice Carr of Holland, MI, Mosetta Carr of Kalamazoo, MI, James Frank Bowers, Grand Rapids, MI, and Pastor La Van Dyke (Kerry) Carr of Kalamazoo, MI.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Pastor James McMath; father, Richard McGowan, and stepfather, Herbert Lee Carr; sons Isiah Lewis and Rodney Lewis; niece Ann Denise Carr, grandchild, Karlos Calhoun, Caprice Brice, sisters, Rosie Bowers, Willie Mae Bowers, Gloria Dean Carr, and Mary Anne Langford; brothers Leroy McGowan, Frank Carr, Terry Carr, and Jimmy Carr.
Lue Ellen worked for Four Star Corporation, Restwood Nursing Home, and spent much of her career as a laborer for Bohn Aluminum retiring after 25 years of employment. She loved gardening and cooking and could be found “picking blueberries” with family during her vacation breaks from Bohn’s. Her selfless service to the community included her favorite past time of cooking and sharing meals with friends, family and church, especially her famous sweet potato pies. She was a dedicated wife, daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother and devoted her life to her family, church, and lived her life for the Lord.
She was a 35-year member of Spiritual Church of Christ in South Haven, MI and was an endowed member of the Order of Eastern Star, Elnora Williams, Chapter #254, Covert, MI.
A Wake will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Filbrandt Chapel, 1076 South Bailey Ave, South Haven, Michigan from 11 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Service at 12 p.m. Pastor Aaron Cobbs will officiate. Lue Ellen will be laid to rest at Covert Cemetery. To view Lue’s personal web page please visit; www.starksfamilyfh.com Arrangements have been entrusted to Filbrandt Chapel of Starks Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 269-637-0333.
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