Clarice Ann (Johnson) Elston

A much loved mother, grandmother and special lady, Clarice Ann Elston age 79 of Osgood, passed away today, Monday, June 5, 2017 at the Manderley Health Care Center in Osgood. She was born August 10, 1937 in Guilford, Indiana to the late Ralph Ronald and Ida Mae Barrett Johnson.

Clarice was a very accomplished seamstress that had made most of her children's clothing as they were growing up! She was also noted for the many beautiful crocheted blankets, rugs and dollies that she made. Another great passion she had was the raising of a large bountiful garden along with beautiful flowers!

From the early 1990's to approximately 2003, she could be seen at the Shell Station in Versailles working as a cashier. She was also a past member of the Versailles and Osgood American Legion.

Survivors include: two sons, Steve (Candy) Feller of Guilford and Gene Sparks of Osgood. Three daughters: Joyce (Richard) Sutton of New Marion, IN Sharon (Dean) Bonta of Osgood and Karen (Tom) Poole of Dillsboro, IN . Nine grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by one sister, Laura Steele.

Visitation will be Wednesday evening, June 7, 2017 at Neal's Funeral Home from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm . Funeral will be Thursday, June 8 at 11:00 am with doors opening at 9:00 am . Burial will be the Tanglewood Cemetery near Versailles. Memorial donations may go to the Tanglewood cemetery c/o the funeral home.

Arrangements entrusted to Neal's Funeral Home

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