Leona Clark Obituary
Leona was born on March 11, 1930 in Tiskilwa, IL to William and Emma (Blessing) Price.
Surviving is her significant other of over 35 years, Samuel Gates of Dunlap; their son, Tippy Lee "Larry" (Bonny) Gates; Sam's daughters, Kay Gladson and Cheryl (Kenny) Jefford; Sam's stepson, Steve Hawley; her granddaughter, Holly T. Sorenson; her great-granddaughters, Kyra and Peyton Sorenson; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers and four sisters.
Leona was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Per her wishes, Leona wanted to donate her body to science. Arrangements are under the care of Weber-Hurd Funeral Home in Chillicothe.
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