Obituary

R. Lee Brumfield McClenton

January 10, 1934 - September 26, 2021

"I love the Lord, because he hath heard my voice and supplications. Precious is the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints." Psalm 116: 1:15

"For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course. I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy 4:7-8.

R. Lee Brumfield McClenton entered her heavenly home on September 26, 2021, at the age of 87. 

R. Lee, a native of Varnado, La and a resident of Bogalusa, LA. is survived by two daughters, Gloria Jefferson and Effie (Hurshell) Hatcher; and one daughter-in law, Kim McClenton. She is also survived by thirteen grandchildren, Rev. Quintero (Tonia) Taylor, Arleshia (Jimmy) Douglas, Jerion Lindsey, Trilon Taylor, Brent (Nancy) McClenton, Tora (Wallace) Pittman, Jessica McClenton, Le'Shune McClenton, Eugandus Brumfield, Sky Hatcher, Donshell Hatcher, Markita Youngblood, and Marcus Youngblood. Additionally, she is survived by thirty-two great grandchildren, and eight great-great grandchildren, as well as a devoted and loving brother, Clinton Brumfield, Sr. She is also survived by three young ladies that she referred to as her daughters, Inez Peters, Jerri Youngblood and granddaughter, Andrea Dubb.

R. Lee embodied a kind, gentle, loving spirit that resonated with all that came into her presence. She was affectionately called "Muh" by her children and grandchildren, as well as others in the community. She was a strong matriarch and a great role model for her family and loved ones.

R. Lee is preceded in death by her parents, Jessie and Hattie Robinson Brumfield; son Jessie McClenton, daughters; Florence Brumfield and Lucille Carter, Two son-in-laws, Curtis Jefferson and Carl Carter, sister; Etta Harris, two brothers; Jessie Brumfield Jr. and Rev. Elvis Brumfield, Sr., brother-in-law, Jimmy Harris, and two sister-in-laws; Irma Brumfield and Vanda Brumfield.

Services will be at Kingdom of God Church in Bogalusa, Louisiana on October 9, 2021. Visitation will be from 10:00 AM until the Funeral Service at 11:00 AM.