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Clara M. Shackelford
BUCYRUS: Clara M. Shackelford, 91 years of age and a lifelong Bucyrus resident passed away on Monday evening at home. Clara was born Jan. 9, 1920 in Bucyrus to the late Clarence J. and Marie A. (Shumaker) Brinkman.
She was married over 55 years to the late Richard P. Shackelford who preceded her in death on May 1, 2000. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by brother Donald "Bucky" Brinkman and sister Donna Smith.
Clara is survived by son, Richard P. Shackelford Jr. and wife Anita of Bucyrus; two granddaughters, Jennifer (Scott) Perdue and Elisa (Dave) Zealor both of Bucyrus; three great grandchildren, Amber and Brandon Perdue and Blake Zealor; as well as two sisters, Evelyn Benham, Bucyrus and Alice Katterhenrich of Grove City.
Several years ago Mrs. Shackelford was a houseparent with her husband for Maplecrest Home for Girls and had worked at Isaly's as a waitress. For many years Clara worked as a secretary for Human Services. She was a Bucyrus High School graduate in 1938 and member of First Christian Church.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday at 11:00 a.m. in the Munz-Pirnstill Funeral Home with Rev. Brad Smith officiating, burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. and one hour prior to the service on Friday.
Memorials may be made to the church or Home Care Matters and expressions of sympathy can be left at www.munzpirnstill.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Clara Shackelford
Lori Charlton
March 14, 2011
March 14, 2011
Jennifer, I am so sorry for your loss. She was very pretty and still looked so young. My prayers are with your famliy.
Jene Shaffstall
March 14, 2011
Clara was a hoot to be around, and a great friend over the years to our whole family. Now she can play cards again with Shack, Dad and Ardella. Will miss her.
Rosemary Light
March 11, 2011
I have special memories of Clara and the whole Brinkman family for many years. Clara was a fun and classy lady. She will be dearly missed. Love, Rosemary (Fahl) Light and family
Stacy Parsons
March 10, 2011
I will never forget Aunt Clara. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Angee Miller
March 9, 2011
Heaven truly got a wonderful angel...my thoughts and prayers are with you all...Angee
Jack & Barbara Burkhart
March 9, 2011
We remember your Mom well, she was a special lady. Remember you, too, Richard, when you visited Aunt Alice in Grove City, many years ago.
Monica Zanger
March 9, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.
I have so many fond and wonderful memories of Clara and your family; Bucyrus is a special place. I hope that she will be enjoying time with Shack and my grandparents as they look down with a smile on us all.
Monica Zanger, Atlanta GA (grandaughter of Doris and Wayne Mackling, daughter of Linda Macaulay)
Monica Dyer
March 9, 2011
Richard, Anita, Jen and Lisi: My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. It has been a long time since I have seen "Granny" but I still remember her warming smile.
Larry & Kathy Stinchcomb
March 9, 2011
You have our sympathy Richard and family on the passing of your Mom and grandmother . God Bless !
Larry and Kathy Stinchcomb
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