Zelda Rena DeBose McClay

1957 - 2016

Zelda Rena DeBose McClay obituary, 1957-2016, Katy, TX

BORN

1957

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Katy Funeral Home

23350 Kingsland Blvd

Katy, Texas

Zelda Rena McClay Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 29, 2016.

Zelda Renee DeBose McClay, 59 years of age, accepted God's invitation to life everlasting on November 28, 2016 in Katy, Texas. She was born to the late Cora E. Long DeBose and the late Elager "Mickey" DeBose II on November 27, 1957 in Monroe, Louisiana. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Sam and Lila Turner Long and her paternal grandparents, Elager and Willie Daniel DeBose.

She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Roderick D. McClay, one brother, Elager "Mickey" DeBose, III (Deirdre) of Pine Bluff, AR; sisters-in-law Renee Butler (Eugene), LaTrisha Williby, brothers-in-law Ivory Trent, Tyrone McClay, Charles McClay, all of Plaquemine, LA; aunts, Ethel Belt and Mildred Long, of Monroe, LA, Sylvia Long, Chicago, IL; uncles Sam Long (Camille) of Senoia, GA and Johnny Long of Memphis, TN, a host brothers of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

The funeral mass will be held on Saturday, December 10, 2016, 11:00 a.m. at Saint Edith Stein Catholic Church, 3311 N. Fry Road, Katy, TX 77449, Father Ryszard Kulma, Celebrant.

Arrangements under the direction of Katy Funeral Home, Katy, TX.

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March 14, 2017

Brenda Benson

We have been out of touch for so long. But out of site out of mind did not apply for me. I often thought of Renee, wondering where was she and what was she doing. I was heart broken to learn that my cousin has passed away. I just happen to google her name and her a picture of her popped up and I realized it was an obituary. My heart and prayers go out to you family.

December 12, 2016

Pearl Sampson-Freeman

To the DeBose and McClay family you are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray the peace of God be with you.

December 12, 2016

Pearl Sampson-Freeman

To the DeBose and McClay family you are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray the peace of God be with you.

December 10, 2016

Lacriesha Adesanya

My deepest condolences to the family of such a beautiful spirited person. God makes no mistakes, and chose to call his angel to be with him in Heaven. May the Lord bring comfort to you. Zelda will be truly missed.

December 8, 2016

Billy Williamson

Renee in Loving Memory. You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers.

December 7, 2016

It is with profound sadness that I express my deepest sympathy to the DeBose and McClay families. Renee was such a beautiful person inside and out. May God's love, grace and mercy sustain you now and always as you grieve the loss of Zelda Renee.

Flavelia Stigger
Pine Bluff, Arkansasl

December 5, 2016

Dora Woods

My deepest sympathy to the McClay and DeBose families during this time of sorrow. I pray the peace of God, and the comfort of the Holy Spirit, be with you now and in days to come.

December 5, 2016

Janice Kearney

We should treasure the memories we each have of Renee as we accept her absence from this earth. As a childhood friend she was a cute and saucy young lady. She will be remembered as a shining light who enjoyed life.

Fondly,
Janice

December 3, 2016

Kim Ross-Jimmerson

December 3, 2016

Brenda Reed-Pilcher

My memories of you will never fade. Your smile and laughter were contagious. Always radical and living life. You made the world better by being here.

December 3, 2016

Valeria Jordan-Davis

Although it seems difficult to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back on memories help comfort you the family. May God grant the DeBose and McClay families all the strength, peace and comfort needed during this time and thereafter. I pray God's blessings upon you.

December 2, 2016

Roland Guy

My prayers are with the DeBose and McClay family. I will miss you Renee. From Roland Guy.

December 1, 2016

Ruth Canada-Painter

I wish for you peace on the other side. Ruth Canada

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