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Eleanor Clinkscales Obituary

Eleanor Clinkscales, age 93, of Lincoln passed away on June 9, 2025. She is survived by her daughter, Deborrah McDuffie (Allan); sons, Tommy Clinkscales and John Clinkscales (Wanda); eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; and sisters, Louise Miskelly and Juanita Rhodes. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Clinkscales and daughter, Sheryl Dabbs. A visitation will be held for Eleanor on Wednesday, June 11, at Kilgroe Funeral Home from 6:00pm until 8:00pm. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 12, at 3:00pm in the Kilgroe Funeral Home Chapel. She will be laid to rest in the St. Clair Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the St. Clair County Toys for Tots. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.kilgroefh.com for the Clinkscales family.

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Published by St. Clair Times on Jun. 12, 2025.

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Brenda Robinson Franklin

June 13, 2025

Eleanor was a beautiful lady inside & outside. She was always helping people, and I was glad to know her!

Renee Hawkins

June 12, 2025

I'm so very sorry for your loss, she was such a strong piler in our community.

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11

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6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Kilgroe Funeral Home

2219 2nd Ave North, Pell City, AL 35125

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12

Funeral service

3:00 p.m.

Kilgroe Funeral Home

2219 2nd Ave North, Pell City, AL 35125

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