Lois Marie Clemons McBride was born August 28, 1944 to Reverend David and Marie Clemons in Attapulgus, Georgia. Both her parents as well as two brothers Ulysses Clemons and Peter James Clemons; and three sisters; Earlene Clemons Chandler, Jarlene Clemons and Patricia Ann McGriff and one son, Alonza E. McBride, Jr., all preceded her in death.

Lois was affectionately known to her loved ones and friends as "Marie", "Big Mama" and "Nana". Lois received her education from the Decatur County Schools and Albany State College. After graduating from Albany State College with an associate's degree, she was employed in the Gadsden County School District and served Havana Northside High School until her retirement forty years later. For many years, she served as the YPD director at Mt. Zion AME Church and the Quincy/Monticello District, as well as a member of the choir. She also was a member of the Grand Court Order of Calantine, where she served as the Worthy Counsellor.

Lois gave her life to Christ at an early age and was a member of Smith Grove Missionary Baptist Church where she sang in the choir. She later became a member of Mt. Zion AME Church where she served faithfully until her demise. Lois leaves to cherish her memory, her loving husband of almost 62 years, Alonza E. McBride, Sr. They were the parents of five children, Alonza E. McBride, Jr, (Deceased), Sharon Serrant, Rodney McBride (Sharon), Stefon (Mary) and Christie. Lois also leaves behind brothers: Mack David Clemons (Verna) and Gregory (Wendy), sisters: Mary C. Strong, Ethel Robinson (Willie), Rosemary Banks (Dennis), sister/daughter: Linda Moore (Harold), brothers-in-laws: James "Gene" McBride and Wilber Curtis, sister-in-law: Arnita Johnson (Leroy) and Annie Wright Clemons. Godmother: Margeret Herring

Grandchildren: Donald Burgess (Nikki), Amaris Mock, Ephraim Serrant, Rodney McBride Jr., Taj Davis (Marcia), Myesha McBride, Shamel Davis, Tarik McBride, Alexandra McBride, Zirickel Akins, Princess Akins, Jonathan Akins, Shiesha Washington, Yuricradedra Ash (Jermiric), Layshanique McBride (Jaylen), Ashton McBride, Teyneicha Marshall, Terrance Marshall ,Tyanna Marshall, AsJha Thomas,Brenna Reshard,Chandler Bodison,Kendrick Evans,and Alicia Cosby.

Godchildren: Linda Hudson, Condrameka Smith, Tahj Kelly, Natasha Richardson (Jeremy},Joyce Jackson, Shirley Ann McGriff (Gary), Christopher Clemons and Bernard Hudson (Alicia), LaTasha M. Davis, Docell Strong(Tan)and Lois also leave to cherish her memory a host of great grandchildren, those who she loved as if they were her children and other relatives and friends.

Please keep the McBride Family in your Prayers at this time.

Floral Arrangements

ELINOR DOYLE FLORIST
324 North Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL  32301, (850) 222-1298

https://www.elinordoyleflorist.com

The Greenery Floral & Tuxedo Place
19 W Jefferson Street, Quincy, Florida 32351, 850-662-4679

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