Gladys Louise McClure, age 80, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024 in Gatesville, Texas.
Funeral service will be Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Oglesby, Texas with Reverend Jeremy Sanders officiating. Burial to follow in Post Oak Cemetery in Oglesby, Texas. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 3, 2024 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Cole Funeral Home.

Louise was born on December 29, 1943 to Loyd and Gladys Venita (James) Goff in Magazine, Arkansas. She was a longtime resident of Coryell County. Louise was a member of First Baptist Church of Oglesby, Texas. She was co-owner with her husband of Central Paint Company of Waco. She later worked at Wal-Mart in Belton and in Gatesville as a cashier. She enjoyed her 60 plus group at First Baptist Church of Oglesby.

Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, John D. McClure, Sr., step-father, John Henry Cole, Step-mother, Sue Goff, great-grandson, Daniel Cooper, sister, Betty Cole, brother, Jimmy Goff.

Survivors include her children, Paul Matthews and wife, Deborah of Hot Springs, Arkansas, Paula Vincent and husband, Jay of Gatesville, Cathy Burks and husband, Paul of Belton; John D. McClure, Jr. and wife Debbie of Gatesville, Jimmy McClure of Waco, Teresa Edwards and husband, Loyd of Oglesby; 15 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren; brother, Johnny Goff, sisters, Peggy Rogers, Willie May Westerman; numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers: Jeremy McClure, T J McClure, Jared McClure, Jacob Cooper, Allan Burks, and Aaron Burks.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church (60 plus group) 120 College Ave., Oglesby, Texas 76561