Clara Belle Morris
1918-2012
Clara Belle Morris, 93, St. Joseph, Missouri died Monday, May 21, 2012 at a local healthcare facility.
She was born October 21, 1918 to Irvin Jacob and Minnie Mable (Linville) Walker in Rockport, Missouri.
Clara married Basil “Fred” Morris, Jr. March 7, 1948. He preceded her in death.
She worked for Boehringer Ingelheim in the labeling department.
Mrs. Morris was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Radiant Chapter #88, State of Missouri Board of Cosmetology, Boehringer Ingelheim Old Timers Club, and the American Legion
She was also preceded in death by her parents; sister, Bessie Miller; sister, Nevilla Shadduck; brother, Olan Walker; sister, Hazel Bunch; sister, Margaret Estes; sister, Helen Whitmore; and brother, Harold Walker.
Survivors: sisters, Opal Sloan, Joy Terry, Charlotte Yocum, all of St. Joseph, and Betty Russell, (Harry) Sacramento, California; brother, Roy Walker (Irene), St. Joseph; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Graveside Services and Interment: 1:00 P.M. Thursday, Memorial Park Cemetery. The Family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The Family suggests memorial gifts to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Our thoughts are with Clara’s family at this difficult time. I just found out of Clara’s passing this afternoon (Wed.). Aunt Clara and Uncle Jr. were always my favorite aunt and uncle. We would go back to St. Joseph every year from Colorado and the first thing would always be to sit down to a ham dinner that included about six other courses! They always made us kids feel special. The last time my husband and I were through St. Jo was two years ago and we got to visit for a few days with aunt Clara. She had us shopping and going out to eat the entire tome! I could hardly keep up with her! My mother, Betty, is so sad to hear of her passing. Clara visited my mom every day in the nursing home two years ago when she had a hip replacement. That meant alot to her. We will miss her terribly as she always loved us kids to pieces. Please know our condolences are with you Sincerely, Chris & Merle Stambaugh Littleton, Colorado
Sorry to hear of Mrs. Clara’s passing. Praying for the family. I met Clara at Word Of Life Church. I remember her and her two sisters walking arm and arm as they made there way into the sanctuary…(Nevilla was one of the sister….)
One thing I remember about Clara, she would always have a smile on her face when we greeted one another. Clara was Special Lady. She will missed.
Susan Blakley,
St. Joseph, Missouri