Leota Claycamp McCarthy (formerly Hanson) died Sept. 22, 2024. Born on Jan. 11, 1943, in Beloit, Kansas, she was the devoted wife of the late Larry Hanson and later, a loving partner to Bill McCarthy.
Leota spent her childhood in Mankato, Kansas, where she married her high school sweetheart, Larry. Their journey took them to Montana, during Larry's service in the Air Force, before they settled in Manhattan, Kansas. Leota dedicated many years to her work at McCall Pattern Company, where she formed lasting friendships.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Larry Hanson; her beloved son, Steven Hanson; her parents, Emil and Inez Claycamp; her siblings, Kathy Rines, Wilbur Claycamp, Louella Brunner, Darrell Claycamp and Lois Blass.
Leota is survived by her loving husband, Bill McCarthy of Manhattan, Kansas; her daughter, Pamela (Rick) Martinez, also of Manhattan; her grandchildren, Athen (Bree) Martinez of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Raquelle (Connor) Stepp of Overland Park, Kansas; her stepdaughters, Tina (Troy) Pierce of Texas and Linda McCarthy of Kansas; her stepson, Paul (Charlotte) Pinnick of Kansas; five step-grandchildren; and 12 step-great-grandchildren. She was loved and will be missed greatly by her family and friends from near and far.
A graveside memorial service will be held at 11a.m. Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, at the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Mankato, Kansas, with Pastor Dennis Beckman officiating.
Immediately following the graveside service, there will be a luncheon provided at the Evangelical Lutheran Church, in Mankato, for continued fellowship and sharing memories of Leota with family and friends.
In honoring Leota's spirit, all who knew and loved her are invited to a Celebration of Life luncheon at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 12, at the American Legion in Manhattan, Kansas.
Memorial contributions may be given to the American Heart Association in c/o Melby Mortuary, PO Box 384, Mankato, Kansas, 66956. For online condolences, please visit, http://www.melbymortuary.com.
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