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Inez Claxton Obituary
Inez Claxton passed away peacefully on the morning of February 15, 2015, at The Manor at Elfindale in Springfield, Mo., at the age of 93 years. She was born on June 19, 1921 at Iberia, Mo., the first child of the late Curtis and Charlotte Irwin. Inez graduated from Iberia Junior College, and attended Berea Collage, Berea, Ky. She attended college on a weaving scholarship.
Inez married Dr. Freeman Claxton in 1942. She helped Dr. Claxton in his practice of family medicine in Red Oak and Wilburton, Okla., and Mansfield, Mo. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary before Dr. Claxton's death in 2002.
Our Mother was a devoted, loving wife, a caring nurturing mother and an example of true Christian love for those who knew her. All will remember her infectious smile, sense of humor and laughter.
Inez is survived by a daughter, Christine Reed and husband Forrest; a son Dr. Carl Claxton and wife Linda; brother's Roger and Robert Irwin, and sister-in-law Pat Irwin; and several nieces and nephews. Inez's sister, Eula Sneed and Brother, Ronald Irwin precede her in death.
She was the proud Grandma of Dr. Robin Meyer, Russell Reed, Pamela Dillow, Melissa Bollwerk, and Garrett Reed. Her great-grandchildren are Sydney Bland, Jackson Meyer, Audrey Meyer and Aiden Dillow.
Inez was a long time member of the South National, East Sunshine and most recently of the Sunset Church of Christ.
Our family is so appreciative of the love and care given to her by her personal caregivers and staff at The Manor at Elfindale. The family would also like to thank the staff of Hospice and Palliative Care who so lovingly made Inez's life transition more bearable for all.
Funeral Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, February 20, at Greenlawn Funeral Home East, 3540 East Seminole, with visitation from 9 to 10 a.m. before service. Joe Bright and Dwight Samuel officiating. Burial will follow in the Claxton Cemetery under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home East.
In lieu of flowers the family request memorial donation be made to Fair Haven Children's Home, 3132 N. Fair Haven, Strafford, MO. 65757.
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Memories and Condolences
for Inez Claxton
John Wetzel
February 26, 2015
Carl and Linda,
Sorry to see that your Mom passed away.
Carla Stark
February 19, 2015
Dr. Claxton, I'm so sorry for your loss.
Virginia Davis
February 19, 2015
Remembering you in your grief and praying the comfort and peace of the Father of our Lord be with you during this period.
Sue Schofield
February 19, 2015
Carl and Linda,
So sad to hear of Inez passing. I enjoyed seeing her quick smile and laughter at the Manor. Thinking of you.
Wally Jones
February 18, 2015
Dr. Claxton, My prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief.
Susan Hart
February 17, 2015
Dear Carl and family, Prayers to all of you upon losing your mom.
Phyllis Mabry
February 17, 2015
Carl and Christine and families, I am so very sorry about the loss of your mom. I dearly loved that woman! She had a way of making a person see the bright side of life! Her smile and laughter were infectious to those who associated with her! I know she will be missed, but be thankful that she will be walking those streets of gold for those who are prepared. My heart bleeds for you all. Sending my love and prayers!
Glynda Crowder
February 17, 2015
Dr. Claxton-
I was so very sorry to learn of your mother's passing. We can only take comfort in knowing that The Lord blessed you with having her for many years, and that she is now with Him in a much better place than this old world has to offer. May God bless and keep you and your family, in this your time of sorrow.
Glynda
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