Betty E. Keiser "Granny" Clingerman

Betty E. "Granny" Keiser Clingerman, 87, of Terre Haute passed away on Nov. 26, 2009 at Union Hospital. She was born in Clay County on Sept. 8, 1922, to Oscar L. Keiser and Estelle Telgemeyer Keiser. She was a homemaker and loved raising her family. She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend to many. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, John Clingerman, who passed away April 15, 2007; four brothers, and three sisters. She is survived by two sons, John Shields and wife Lisa of Terre Haute, and Paul Clingerman and wife Susan of Terre Haute; one daughter, Mary Lou Modesitt and husband Jim of Brazil; seven grandchildren, Brenda James, Pamela Grooms, Lisa Ann Fineis, Amy Clingerman Deakins, Mike Clingerman, Kelly Alford, and Kyle Alford; 13 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services are scheduled for noon Saturday, with visitation from 10 a.m. until service time at Greiner Funeral Home, 2005 North 13th Street, Terre Haute, IN 47804, with Pastor Tom Simmons officiating. Cremation is scheduled. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to 14th and Chestnut Community Center, 1403 Chestnut Street, Terre Haute, IN 47807. Contribution envelopes will be available at the funeral home.