Clara Pettijohn

Clara Pettijohn obituary

Clara Pettijohn

Clara Pettijohn Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Minnis Chapel - Stafford on Jul. 30, 2025.

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STAFFORD – Clara Pettijohn, 94, died Monday, April 7, 2025 at Stafford. Born June 20, 1930 at Lakin, Kansas she was the daughter of Francis and Bertha Hoss Eves. She was a longtime hairdresser. On May 23, 1948 she married Darrel Pettijohn. He preceded her in death on June 22, 2003.

She is survived by sons: Greg (Alice) Pettijohn and Frank (Kelly) Pettijohn. Son-in-law: Clinton Bullard. Brothers: Dallas, Art and Mike. Sister: Karen.

Eleven grandchildren.

Twelve great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by son: Rick, daughter: Darolyn Bullard, brother: David and a sister: Marilyn.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, April 12 at Minnis Chapel, Stafford. Burial will be at the Stafford Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday 5-7 p.m. at Minnis Chapel. Memorials may be made to the Stafford Education Foundation in care of the funeral home. Family floral arrangements are being provided by Absolutely Flowers, Hutchinson, Kansas.

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