JoElla May, age 84, of Clarksville, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2016, at her residence.
JoElla was born October 17, 1931, in Cynthiana, KY, to the late Ernest McClain and Nannie Griggs McClain. She was also preceded in death by her husband, CSM (Ret.) William Kenneth May.
Mrs. May was a dedicated homemaker and a member of Hilldale Church of Christ.
Celebration of Life will be held Thursday, July 21, at 11:00 AM, at the Chapel of Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, with Bro. Steve Kirby officiating. Burial will follow at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West, in Hopkinsville. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 20, from 3:00 to 6:00 PM, and Thursday, July 21, from 10:00 AM until the hour of service, at the funeral home.
JoElla is survived by her son, David (Donna) May of Clarksville; sister Ruby Edwards of Cynthiana, KY; two grandchildren, Marlena May and David May, Jr.; two step-grandchildren, Calvin Farley and Caleb Farley; and two great granddaughters, Vanessa May and Emma Goodpasture.
Arrangements are entrusted to Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, 1510 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040; (931) 645-6488.