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Leona Clifford Obituary

Clifford Leona L. Clifford, 74, Columbus, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2014, surrounded by her loving family. Leona was born in Hopkins, MN, to Eddie and Leila (Nieskens) Osborne on April 29, 1940, and is preceded in death by her parents, husband Michael Clifford, son Rick Clifford, sisters Jeanette Andrews and Diane Carroll. Survivors include her daughter, Debbie (Roger) Ellis; sons, Michael Clifford, Brian (Jeannie) Clifford, Patrick (Michelle Jackson) Clifford; sister, Shirley Woltz; brothers, Maynard (Fanny) Osborne and Ronnie (Debbie) Osborne; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Leona worked for Nationwide Insurance for many years. Family and friends will gather on Tuesday, June 3, 2014, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, SW Chapel, 3393 Broadway, Grove City, OH with the funeral service at 1 p.m. Messages of condolence may be left at www.NewcomerColumbus.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from May 30 to May 31, 2014.

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DeeDe Ennis

June 3, 2014

Leona had that easy, wonderful Niesken's laugh. Just like her mom, my dad & her Grandpa Nieskens. She will be missed.

Dianne Roese

June 2, 2014

My deepest sympathy to the Clifford family. Your mom was a beautiful soul!

John Leskoske

June 2, 2014

Leona helped me a great deal when we worked together at Nationwide. She was a great lady and will be missed.

Darlene McDougall

June 1, 2014

So sorry for your loss.

June 1, 2014

We are so sorry for your loss. Love you all. Pam and Sherman

Terri Talbert

May 31, 2014

Leona and i worked together for many years..she was a wonderful person with a great heart and wonderful sense of humor. She will be missed

Dee Teter

May 31, 2014

I'm so sorry for your loss.Leona was a wonderful person.I have lot's of memories with her.My Mom and she worked together for many years.They became Great friends outside of work.We even used to go camping with the family.She will be missed.She is with God now and suffers no more.I'm blessed to have known Leona.

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