Kathy Mae McClemons

Kathy Mae McClemons, 73, died November 26, 2021. Services will be held at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines, IA on Friday, December 10, 2021 with visitation from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. followed by the service at 12 noon.

Kathy was born April 19, 1948 in Des Moines, IA to Virgil and Audrey McDaniel, the youngest of their seven children. A proud east-sider, Kathy graduated from Adams Elementary, May Goodrell Jr. High and East High School. She married the love of her life, David McClemons and the couple raised their 3 children on the east side as well. Kathy was primarily a homemaker but later worked for JC Penny’s and Central Tractor.

She enjoyed fishing, attending sporting events for her family, concerts, gambling, playing cards and being with her family. In addition, she was an avid Hawkeye, Vikings, Cubs, Des Moines Thunder, SE Warren Warhawks, Carlisle Wildcats and Waukee Warriors fan. She loved to support her family and their activities! In addition, Kathy was quite the performer. Always keeping her family entertained.

Her kind heart supported St. Jude Children’s Hospital and the Grandview Little League.

She will be greatly missed by her sister, Judith Karol (Larry) Bowlby of Des Moines; her daughter, Elizabeth (Mark) Thornton of Lacona; her sons, Robert James (Tracey) McClemons and Matthew David McClemons; her grandkids, Robert (Alisha) Thornton, Skylar (Patricia Hernandez) Thornton, David (Hannah Perkins) Thornton, Kaylie Mae (Scotty) Hayes, Nicholette Vance; and great-grandchildren, Kaffrey, Easton, Isabella, Ellaina, Riley, Everly, Carter and Cameron.

Kathy was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Sue Plummer, Ginger Gilmore, Kaye Cave, Westley McDaniel and Michael McDaniel; and her devoted husband, David McClemons.

Those who are planning an expression of sympathy, please direct your memorials to the family.

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