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Clara Margaret Ford 1917 - 2008
Clara Margaret Ford, 91 of
Jacksonville, formerly of Petersburg, died at 11:50 pm, Saturday,
Sept. 6, 2008 at Barton W. Stone Christian Home
in Jacksonville. She was born March 26, 1917, the daughter of Joseph F.
and Edna Mae (Slaughter) Claypool in Williamsville, IL. She married
Charles Alvin Ford on May 26, 1943, he preceded her in death.
Mrs. Ford was a member of the Petersburg Church of Christ while she
lived in Petersburg and had been very involved in The Great American People Show
during its time at Lincolns New Salem.
She graduated from Illinois State College in Normal and spent many years
teaching at numerous schools including Riverton High School, Auburn, Illiopolis,
and Sacred Heart Griffin before her retirement. She is survived by her two
children, Duane Ford of St.
Petersburg, FL and Rita (husband Robert) Carney of Jacksonville, IL; six
grandchildren, Robert N. Carney III, Elizabeth Clare Carney, Brendan K. Carney,
Douglas A. Ford, Brian A. Ford, and Renee Ford; and four great grand children.
She was preceded in death by her husband and a brother, Robert Claypool. Funeral services will be 11:00 am, Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2008 at the Hurley Funeral Home in Petersburg with Rev. Stan Rodda officiating. Burial will follow at the Rock Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 9 from 5-7 pm. Memorial contributions may be left to the New Salem Lincoln League. Hurley Funeral Home in Petersburg is in charge of arrangements. Online memorials for the family
can be left at
www.hurleyfh.com
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