Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Clara McKINSTER Obituary
Age 80 of Springfield went home to be with her Lord & Savior on Sunday, November 29, 2020. She was born the daughter of the late George E. & Opal M. (Grubb) Henry on March 4, 1940, in Woodstock, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her husband James W. McKinster Sr.; son David Henry; daughter Cynthia Accord; grandson George McKinster II who she raised as her own; daughter-in-law Shawnee K. McKinster; 4 brothers; and 2 sisters. Clara is survived by her sons James McKinster Jr., & George (Dottie) McKinster Sr.; daughters Robin (Clyde) Suttles, Teresa McKinster, & Billie Jo McKinster; 5 grandchildren who she raised as her own Anna & James Conley, Nancy, Travis, & Rusty McKinster; sister Mary Kay; sister-in-law Diane Henry; 27 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends. Clara was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be missed by all of those who love her. Clara was a devoted Christian, and was a member of Victory Faith Center Church. She enjoyed plants and cooking; but more than anything she enjoyed spending quality time with her family. Friends may call on Friday, December 4, 2020, from 11AM – 12PM at Victory Faith Center, 424 S. Fountain Ave., Springfield, Ohio 45506 where funeral service will begin at 12PM with Pastors Paulene Hamblin & Carla Laux officiating. Entombment will follow at Rose Hill Burial Park. Online condolences may be left at
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Clara McKINSTER
Sponsored by Richards, Raff & Dunbar Memorial Home.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Clara McKINSTER's name
Memorial Events
for Clara McKINSTER
Funeral services provided by:
Richards, Raff & Dunbar Memorial Home838 East High Street, Springfield, OH 45505
How to support Clara's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Clara McKINSTER's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
