Clara A. Baldridge

Clara A. Baldridge obituary, Muncie, IN

Clara A. Baldridge

Clara Baldridge Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by The Meeks Mortuary & Crematory - Washington Street Chapel on Aug. 5, 2025.

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Clara A. Baldridge, 84, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at Bethel Pointe Health and Rehabilitation.

Clara was born in Muncie on June 16, 1941, the daughter of William and Josephine (Pence) Briggs. She married the love of her life, George Baldridge, in September 1956.

Clara was a home maker her entire life. Her greatest joy was caring for her daughter Gina Kay for 49 years, who was born with cerebral palsy.

Clara is survived by her daughter, Teresa Hanes; son, William Baldridge (wife Sara); six grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

Clara was preceded in death by her husband, George Baldridge and daughter, Gina Kay Baldridge.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, August 8, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. at Beech Grove Cemetery, Pastor Dennis Trimble officiating.

All arrangements are entrusted to The Meeks Mortuary and Crematory; Washington Street Chapel and online condolences may be left for the family at www.meeksmortuary.com

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