Mary Jo McClish

Mary Jo McClish, 76, our beloved mother and Mammaw peacefully left this world Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, at her home. She was born in Louisville, KY on April 17, 1946. She was a proud graduate of Atherton High School and a diehard UK fan. Mary Jo married the love of her life, Pat McClish, in 1964. They remained happily married, honoring their vows of “in sickness and health” for 57 years, until Pat’s passing in January 2022. Together they raised 6 children and have numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. With a heart of gold, she took in many mangy dogs, feral cats, wayward friends, and friends of her children that found their way to her home. All were welcomed and mothered as if they were her own. Mary Jo was a talented cake decorator, making numerous birthday and wedding cakes for friends, family and coworkers over the years. She was a great cook and always had enough to feed an army, probably because she had a small army at home. She enjoyed reading, crafting, crocheting, needlework and sewing. She was always ready for a game of cards, Yahtzee, Scrabble, or bingo. She had a great sense of humor and loved a good laugh. She was a lifelong Catholic and was active in her parish until her health declined. She was a member of the Altar Society and a Eucharistic Minister. She enjoyed volunteering her time to work the parish bingos and festivals. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Payton “Pat” McClish, parents Frank Rawert and Marcella Moline, son-in-law Albert “Al” Spaulding and step grandchildren Corey Lieras and Carrie Lieras. Left to cherish her memory are children Chris “the helper” McClish, Cindy Spaulding, Cheryl (Billy) Helm, Bill (Cathy) McClish, Paula (Jason) McClish, Missy (Jim) Glaser; 9 grandchildren Christopher McClish, A.J., Patrick and Courtney Spaulding, Josh Helm, Aaron McClish, Kirsten Cartwright, Laura and Alex Glaser; 3 step grandchildren Tiffany Harris, Amber Crenshaw and Matt Harris; 9 great grandchildren and 19 step great grandchildren. Visitation will be held 2 – 8 pm on Wednesday, November 2, at J.B. Ratterman & Sons Funerals & Cremation Care 2114 W. Market St. Her funeral mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 3511 Rudd Ave at 10:00 am on Thursday, November 3, followed by burial in Calvary Cemetery at 1600 Newburg Rd. Chris, I’m finally listed in the paper

Mary Jo McClish

April 17, 1946 - October 30, 2022