Wake service will be held from 6:00-7:00 P.M., Wednesday, August 12, 2020, Oglethorpe Funeral Chapel Inc., 607 Kaigler Street, Oglethorpe, Georgia.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, August 13, 2020, Staley Memorial Garden, Corner of Souther Field Road and Mayo Street, Americus, Georgia.
Please be mindful that we will adhere to all government recommendations and mandates to limit the number of attendees at all services at this time. We are limiting the number of attendees to no more than 10 at the funeral home chapel services and graveside services. We thank you for your understanding and patience during this time.
Christine Richardson McClain was born December 8, 1950 to the late Betty Richardson Miles and the late Clemmie Davis Jr.. She was the stepdaughter of the late James Hose and she was the beloved granddaughter of the late John and Willie Mae Richardson. Christine was also preceded in death by her half siblings, Climmie Davis III and Valerie D. Jones. She was educated in the public school system of Macon County where she attended the historic Macon County Elementary Training School. Her family moved to Akron, Ohio where she completed her education. Being reared in a God-fearing home she learned early in life her path of duty. She was a faithful member of the Eastview Church of Christ. She worked for Manhattan Shirt Factory as well as Woodgrain. Additionally, for fifteen years she worked as a Denmother with the Department of Juvenile Justice Youth Detention Center of Americus, Georgia.
On Friday, August 7, 2020, Christine Richardson McClain departed this earth. Servant of God, well done. Rest from thy love employ, the battle is fought, the victory is won, enter thy Masters’ joy.
Christine married Carl Threatt, Sr. in 1969. To this union, three sons were born. She later married the late Stanley McClain.
Remembering her with love and affection are her children and their spouses, Mr. and Mrs. Carl (Teresa) Threatt Jr., Albany, Georgia, Mr. and Mrs. Christopher (Dionne) Threatt, Little Rock, Arkansas and Craig Threatt, Americus, Georgia; eight grandchildren, Jasmine Threatt, Shanice Threatt, Brittney Threatt, Broderick Ray, Tanisha Threatt, Briana Threatt, Kentavous Threatt, and Cheslney Monson; three great grandchildren, Carmelo, Josiah and Jacoby; half sisters and brothers, Cassandra (Emory) Robinson, Twanya (Anthony) Trotter, Antoinette Riles. Ricky (Sherry) Davis, Tryrone (Darlene) Davis; a beloved aunt, Gladys Woolfork, Montezuma, Georgia; and a host of beloved cousins, friends and the Eastview Church of Christ.
Services can be viewed via Facebook Live on the page of Johnson Street Church of Christ Benton.