CLARA LOUISE ORANGE

by Rita Cox

Mrs. Clara Louise Orange, 84, of Canton, Mo., died August 8, 2015 in Blessing Hospital at Quincy, Ill.

She was born April 4, 1931 in La Belle, Mo., a daughter of Charles and Ida Belle Krumper Tate. She married Earl Leon Orange on November 1, 1952 in Canton, Mo. He died March 9, 1998.

Claras greatest accomplishments were her children and grandchildren.She loved spending time with her family that was her greatest joy. She was our Rock, Special to all loved by all and will truly be missed.

Survivors include three daughters, Patricia Padraza of Minneapolis, Minn,. Belinda Orange and Phyllis Dean both of Canton; one son Lonnie Orange of Keokuk, two sisters, Delores Weathers of Canton and Martha Washington of Peoria, Ill., and many grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sons, Robert Earl Orange and Chris Orange, one grandson Dadn Dean; one brother and three sisters.

Funeral services will be held August 12, 2015 at 2 p.m. at the Davis Funeral Home in Canton with Mr. Andy Lear officiating. Visitation will be held August 12, 2015 from noon until time of services at the Davis Funeral Home in Canton. Pallbearers: Anthony Orange, Clifton Orange, Phillip Orange, Clinton Dean, Daniel Dean and Bryson Dean. Music will be recorded selections.

Burial will be in the La Belle Cemetery in La Belle, Mo.

The family suggest memorials be made to Phyllis Dean.