Saturday’s Obituary

Marguerite “Teach” Howard McClendon, beloved Basketball Coach and Teacher at Amite High School from 1948-1989 passed away on June 22, 2012. Born on March 20, 1924, in Ft. Collins, CO, to Gladys Watson McClendon and Robert “Bob” Broussard McClendon, Jr. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Nelda McClendon, nieces, Martha Davison and Donna Graeff, and their children, Trey Davison, David Graeff, Sarah Cormier, and Jessica Davison, and a great-nephew, Sean Raday. Preceded in death by her parents, Gladys Watson McClendon and Robert Broussard McClendon, Sr. and brother, Robert Broussard McClendon, Jr. As basketball coach, she lead the Warriors to 2 State Titles and numerous District and Region Championships. She also served as the coach for the various other women’s athletic squads throughout the years. A proud member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, she served for 59 years. A member of the First United Methodist Church of Amite. She greatly enjoyed such outdoor activities such as golf, fishing, and skeet shooting. Marguerite was the first female Student Body President at Southeastern Louisiana University where she received a B.A. in Education. She later received her Masters in Education from LSU. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11a.m. on Monday, June 25, 2012. Services conducted by Rev. Brady Whitton. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola, LA. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.