Dorothy M. Clevenger-Super

Dorothy Clevenger-Super Obituary

CLEVENGER-SUPER, Dorothy M. Of Williamstown, 92, on 1/30/10. Info @ www.farnellifuneralhome.com Farnelli F.H., Williams-town 856-629-5291

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Published by Courier Post on Feb. 1, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Dorothy Clevenger-Super

6 Entries

Pedersen

February 4, 2010

Judy I never knew your mother but Janelle spoke of her being so sweetly. I know she is missed and very loved. Such a blessing to have lived for 92 years. Her sweet memories comfort you and I know she knew how much she is loved.Love Jan and Ray

Nicole Gardrie

February 3, 2010

Judy and family,

I am so sorry for your loss. My husband and I will continue to keep you and your family in our prayers. Please continue to take each day one day at a time. If you need anything please don't hesitate to call me.

Love,
Nicole

Sandra Calista

February 2, 2010

Aunt Judy,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your mom was always so good to me & my sisters. I know she is in Heaven smiling down on those she loved..Take comfort in knowing that now you have a guardian angel to watch over you.

Love, Sandra

JUDITH ASHMEN

February 1, 2010

LOST TRUST IN AGING CARE RESTORED.

Two years ago, my sister told me about a long term nursing facility she heard about called Kennedy Health Care Facility next to the Kennedy Hospital in Washington Township. A family friend recommended we look at this facility when my mother was in need of care above and beyond the family’s ability to provide. My mother who had been living in a wheelchair due to an extremely bad hip was admitted to the hospital as she had fallen. Mother needed rehabilitation and was moved to the exact facility that my sister had heard about. Whenever we visited mother at this center, it was clean and everyone was pleasant. There was even an area for family members to eat, relax, and watch TV. It had a comfortable feeling. Mother did need more supervision and a bed was not available at the time we inquired. Fortunately for us, a bed became available before our mother left the center. We were nervous leaving our mother in a strange place but she had some adjustment as she was already there for rehabilitation.

We were impressed when Mother’s 91st birthday came about a month later. We were provided a very nice private room for a family party. The center gave her a birthday party also. They have a birthday party once a month for everyone in the facility with a birthday in that month. The birthday party had ice cream, birthday cake, juice and entertainment. This entertainment is a singer who tries to get the residents to exercise by moving their limbs to the music.

Every Sunday there is a church time with a pastor or reverend to preach. There are bible studies several days a week. They play bingo two nights a week. They have morning snack time with current events. They even have a Wii for the residents to play games. They have movies to show on a large TV in a living room setting. All the people who work there or volunteer there are so sweet to the residents. You should see how sweet it is to see all of them going up and down the halls looking for people to take to the recreation room. Then to watch 20 plus people sitting (in wheelchairs) in a circle listening and enjoying whatever they are offering at that time. The workers here are dedicated to getting all the residents (that can) out of their rooms and to participate in activities. It is wonderful to watch.

The Wii is something I had never used and my mother did not know what one was until the center showed her how to bowl on the Wii! Mother loved bowling for many years and now she was able to be on a bowling league here at the center. She did quite well.

I have seen so many great parties at this center. From Christmas Parties with Santa, to a Hawaiian Luau with a full size pig roast and all the decorations. The parties have been fit for a King. They have barbeques and festivals outside with games and many things for children and the elderly to participate in. The family is invited to all events. They are wonderful!

Because I work, I have visited my mom at all hours and the place is always clean and the people are always being cared for and treated with respect and I have always been welcome.

In the difficult beginning, Mother told me she had a “best friend” here. It was her loving and dedicated caregiver ”Comfort”. “Comfort” perfectly named. Comfort has always been special to my mother. Terry was another warm loving caregiver that my mother loved. There were many workers that mother appreciated and loved. Mary Rose, Kathy, Sandy, Carol, Grace, Melanie, Dot, Jaime, Jane, Cassie, Rose were others that were good loving people that made it a point to make life comfortable for the residents and their families. There are many more that touched our lives that we will not forget. I have touched on many issues I consider important when we need to trust people to care for our family. I even tell them I am putting in a reservation for myself for 30 years from now.

Today all three of us girls are sitting with our Mother waiting for the Lord to take her home. One week ago she was observed by one of the wonderful people as having difficulty and was taken to the emergency room. She suffered several strokes in a couple of days. The last one left her unable to use her left side and unable to swallow. The hospital called in the family to follow her living directive and our wishes. No artificial means of life support. The hospital explained everything to us and told us they would send in Hospice and move her back to the center. The Hospital was kind to us also and allowed our family to gather around her and sing songs and pray while she was still able to understand everything. We went back to the home with her and decided that the center’s comfort care was sufficient for us. This comfort care is wonderful. They let us know all that we need to handle the process and are helping us deal with watching our dying mother. They are keeping her pain-free and comfortable. Mother’s room is busy. Many volunteers and workers are checking in all the time and making sure we are all comfortable. We have been given refreshments, dinners, and anything we want. They even bring us chairs for ten family members at a time.

My mother has always been a good born again Christian who prayed every day. She was involved in the beginning of the Open Bible Baptist Church back in the early 50’s. My grandfather and mother gave the land to the people to start the church. She always loved that church and Pastor Riddell. Open Bible is still going strong today and Pastor Riddell has been to see my mother every day. My mother is going home to be with the Lord soon.

“ IF I COULD ONLY HEAR MY MOTHER PRAY AGAIN “ a song our mother sang to us when we were little.

By: JUDITH ASHMEN (nee CLEVENGER)

PS. Mother went home to be with the Lord January 30, 2010 peacefully.

TONIANN WHEELER

February 1, 2010

WORDS CAN NOT EXPRESS HOW VERY SORRY I AM FOR YOUR LOSS. GRAMMY WILL BE SADLY MISSED AND FOREVER IN THE HEARTS OF THOSE WHO HELD HER SO DEAR. SHE WAS A BEAUTIFUL, CARING, SWEET, LOVING, PERSON. SHE WILL NOW FOREVER BE ONE VERY SPECIAL ANGEL WATCHING ALL OF YOU FROM ABOVE.

RAY HEMPHILL

February 1, 2010

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

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