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Clara Ilene Gideon

Clara Gideon Obituary

The Lord embraced CLARA ILENE GIDEON, 61 years, into his loving arms Tuesday evening, March 18, 2008 in Houston, TX. She was born September 27, 1946 in Florala, Alabama to Theodore LeRoy and Florence Thesoline (Preacher) Reightnour. She was preceded in death by her father. Clara is survived by her loving husband, Kyle Gideon; children, Jodie Gideon, Jeffrey Scott Gideon; mother, Florence Reightnour; sister, Belinda Rice and husband Mike; brother, Dwight Reightnour and wife Marcia; and many other loving nieces, nephews and friends. A Visitation will be held Thursday, March 20, 2008 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Cypress-Fairbanks Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be held Friday, March 21, 2008 at 2:00 p.m at The Foundry United Methodist Church, 8350 Jones Rd., Houston, TX 77065 with Rev. Godfrey Hubert officiating. Burial will immediately follow the service, via escorted cortege, at Klein Memorial Park (249). Online Tributes @ www.cyfairfunerals.com.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Mar. 20, 2008.

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Genelle Ocanas

March 26, 2008

Jeff, Jodie and Kyle,

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Clara was a loving and sweet woman, and I am very fortunate to have met such a beautiful family.

Karen Jallans

March 20, 2008

Kyle,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Karen Jallans/Stewart & Stevenson

Anthony Owens

March 20, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

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