Clara Irene Walters' Obituary
Clara Irene Walters, 81, of Casey, IL passed away at 11:22 a.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at Heartland Nursing Center, Casey, IL. She was born July 8, 1933 in Cumberland County, IL, the daughter of Jesse Cleo Tipsword and Lida Virginia Black Tipsword. On March 27, 1951, she married Edward William "Bill" Walters in Cumberland County, IL. He passed away May 3, 2009. Survivors include her son, Ed Walters and wife Suzy of Sperry, OK; daughter, Kathy Hurt and husband Rick of Casey, IL; mother, Lida Tipsword of Casey, IL; brothers, Dick Tipsword and wife Sandy and William Tipsword and wife Paula, all of Casey, IL; sisters, Mae Brown and husband Walter "Brownie" of Greenup, IL, Bonnie "Maxine" Tiffin and husband Maurice of Casey, IL, and Barbara Handley of Mesa, AZ; grandchildren, Edward Walters III, Joshua (Krista) Walters, Daniel (Christine) Walters, Matt Hurt, Jennifer (Robbie) Montz, Jessica Hurt (fiancé, Joshua Montgomery), Erica (Beau) Holt, Ashley Walters and Cody Walters; and eleven great grandchildren. She was preceded by her father, husband, sons, Tom Walters and Robert Jeffrey Walters, two infant twin sons, brother, Ricky Tipsword and sisters, Betty Shields and Patty Simpson. Clara was a member of the Word of Life Church, where she had many roles over the years. Among these roles were teaching Sunday School, singing in the choir and positions as church secretary, treasurer and elder. She was a factory worker at TRW in Marshall and Charles Industries in Casey. Clara had also worked as a cashier at the Casey Red & White. She also loved playing the piano, flowers and gardening and was an excellent cook. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at the Markwell Funeral Home with Rev. Kenneth "Bud" Wade officiating. Burial will follow in the Bell Cemetery, Greenup, IL. Visitation will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. prior to the service at the Markwell Funeral Home, 200 N. Central Ave., Casey, IL. To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Tuesday, November 25, 2014 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N. Central Ave Casey, IL Service Tuesday, November 25, 2014 3:00 PM Markwell Funeral Home 200 N. Central Ave Casey, IL
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