Mrs. Mary L. McLemore
(May 27, 1937 - March 1, 2026)
Viewing Location: Leevy's Funeral Home, 1831 Taylor Street, Columbia, South Carolina
Viewing Date & Time: Monday, March 9, 2026 / 4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.
Funeral Location: St. Michael Episcopal, 6408 Bridgewood Road, Columbia, South Carolina
Funeral Date & Time: Viewing: 10:00 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. / Tuesday, March 10, 2026 / 11:30 A.M.
Interment Location: 2:00 P.M. / Fort Jackson National Cemetery, 4170 Percival Road, Columbia, South Carolina
Sending love and hugs to the McLemore Family. Mrs. McLemore was a real gem! She was kind and soft-spoken. Her grandson Lorenzo and my son Willis were teammates and classmates. They were at St. Martin’s together when I met her. Beautiful and loving, she will be missed.
Sending Prayers and Love to the Family
We didn’t know 🙏🙏🙏
Mrs. Mary McLemore lived across the street from my parents for over 45 years and was such a special part of my childhood. When I was a little girl, she would let me sit at her house while I waited for the school bus. It may have seemed like a small thing, but that kindness meant so much and is something I’ve never forgotten. She was always so nice and made you feel welcome. She is truly a woman I will never forget, and I’m grateful for those sweet memories.
Mary and Mac’s daughter Venita and our daughter Torin met in college. We’re so thankful they did because we met Mary McLemore, Mac and their beautiful loving family.
With Mary, you felt like family. She put you at ease and welcomed her children’s friends and families. Mary also knew how important having a voice was and she put in time helping at the polls. Mary raised a loving family. We see her in each one of them. We pray for Mary’s family that they find comfort knowing that she is at peace with God.
Mrs. McLemore dedicated many years to Brownie troop 1143 at St. Martin de Porres. She wanted her girls to experience as much as possible. We went camping at least once a year, and enjoyed cooking and eating Hungarian Hot Pot and s’mores. We visited Charleston, spent two nights aboard the USS Yorktown, and toured other historic sites. If there was a will, Mrs. McLemore made a way. I often hear about women who left Girl Scouting during or after the Brownie level because of boredom or poor leadership. Mrs. McLemore laid a foundation that supported us throughout our young years as Girl Scouts. As we aged, we were able to spend time with the Brownies and encourage them to remain active in Girl Scouts. After graduating from high school, Mrs. McLemore always had time to hug and reminisce. She always expressed her pride in the adults we became.
Venita, Tamika, and Valerie, you have my deepest sympathy. I thank you for sharing your mom with me and the other girls so selflessly.
Mack and family, we extend our deepest condolences to you and family. You are in our thoughts and prayers 🙏🏽
Our sincere condolences to the family of Mrs Mary McLemore. May God strengthen your family for your loss is great. Mary will be in our hearts and memories always. Our love is with your family.
To the McLemore Family
.It is with sincere and deep sympathy we express for your loss. May God strengthen and sustain you all at this most difficult time.
Shirley Biggles Justice
Anton Miguel Biggles
Our deepest condolences to the McLemore Family. Mrs. McLemore was such a warm-hearted person with a beautiful smile. Please know that we are praying God’s peace for you all at this difficult time, and we thank God that we were blessed to know her.
Sincerely,
Mary Bingham &
Ann B. Johnson
To the McLemore family, you have our most sincere condolences. Lois, as we affectionately called her, was such a sweet person. We will always cherish the wonderful memories we have. Sending Mack and the family our love and strength during this difficult time.
Our deepest condolences to the family
I will miss my friend so much and I loves her so much. She was such an amazing woman of God!
Ms. Mary you will be missed. Such a beautiful heart, and spirit. Will be missed. You and your family have our condolences.
On behalf of the Littlejohn family you have our deepest condolences .🙏🏾❤️
My cousin, Mrs. Wilda Hollis Smith Mack, and I want our family, the James (Mack) McClemore family, to know that our love and memories of our beautiful cousin, Mary, daughter of Uncle Redding Hollis, will endure. Together, we want to send our deep condolences to you in this time of sorrow for all of us, and to let you know that our arms are always open to embrace you. We will miss her in many ways, especially her beautiful smille that was always on display throughout family reunion. God Bless.
To the Entire McLemore family, Our Deepest Condolences and Prayers goes out to you all, Mrs. McClemore and Family has been indeed loyal customers and Neighbors for many years of Surnuff’s Barber &Style Shop, Your lovely Smile will be missed
To the Entire McLemore family, Our Deepest Condolences and Prayers goes out to you all, Mrs. McClemore and Family has been indeed loyal customers and Neighbors for many years of Surnuff’s Barber &Style Shop, Your lovely Smile will be missed
To the Entire McLemore family, Our Deepest Condolences and Prayers goes out to you all, Mrs. McClemore and Family has been indeed loyal customers and Neighbors for many years of Surnuff’s Barber &Style Shop, Your lovely Smile will be missed
Sending our sincere condolences and prayers for the McLemore family🙏🏽 we pray the Lord continue to keep strengthen and bless each of you in his name, with love the Starr and Banks family ❤️🙏🏽🙏🏽
Sending our sincere condolences and prayers for the Macklemore family🙏🏽 we pray the Lord continue to keep strengthen and bless each of you in his name, with love the Starr and Banks family ❤️🙏🏽🙏🏽
To Mother Dorothy Purnell and Prophet Angela Holmes and the McLemoŕe family we at Amity Baptist Church in South Hill Virginia offer condolences and grieve with you in celebration of a life well spent t. Thank God for the beautiful memories deeply implanted in your heart. We lift you up in prayer..
Our condolences and prayers.
My Prayers & Condolences Go Out To The Family Of Mrs Mary L. McLemore Mrs. McLemore Was À Wonderful Lady I Will Truly Miss Her Take Your Rest Mrs McLemore Well Done Love You Stephanie L Hammonds
My Prayers & Condolences Go Out To The Family Of Mrs Mary L. McLemore Mrs. McLemore Was À Wonderful Lady I Will Truly Miss Her Take Your Rest Mrs McLemore Well Done Love You Stephanie L Hammonds
We celebrate the life of a true “Servant Of God” who has gone home. Mary L. McClemore loved God, Family, St.Luke Church and Laughter. Her face lit up brightly as she smiled or acknowledged others. Mary’s familial love created the visual opportunity to expand “Our Lineage”. Your absence from this life is the Gateway To Glory.
REST WELL!!
YOUR HOLLIS FAMILY
REUNION COUSINS
My heartfelt condolences to the family of Mother Mary L. McLemore.
Over the decades, I have enjoyed the presence of Mother Mary for most of my life.
A beautiful woman full of warmth, love and light.
I will forever remember our laughs, her smile and the abundance of love she gave to everyone around her.
May Almighty Father God bless and comfort the family 🙏❤️ and strengthen the family 💖💖💖🙏💖🙏💖🙏
My first meet of Mrs. Mary was a very good one, she always how was my mother was doing and I would she ok. Mrs Mary was sometimes with Valerie and I would sit with her as Valerie be take care business for Fresh Start Ministry and me and Mrs. Mary be talking and laughing. But I would like to say she will deeply miss, I recently loss my mother and I can tell you, Valerie was there with her hand and to around me to comfortably me.
Just as I’m here for you and your families.
In closing: “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning” Psalm 30:5
On behalf of the members of St.Luke’s Episcopal Church we extend our heartfelt sympathy to the beloved family of Mrs. Mary L.McLemore. Mrs. McLemore was a faithful member of St. Luke’s Church for many years. We will miss her very much. We will continue to pray for her family.