Barbara Clendenin

February 27, 1934 — October 15, 2014

Marion-Barbara Ann Clendenin, 80, passed away at 3:33pm on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 at her home. Barbara was born on February 27, 1934 at St. Andrews Hospital in Murphysboro to Cleo L. and Sarah A. (Butcher) Radford. She married Curtis R. Clendenin on July 12, 1952 at First Baptist Church in Marion. Together they shared 31 years until his passing on April 4, 1984. Barbara’s working career was as a bookkeeper for Laura Simpson, Marlo & Marlo, George Jones Excavating and most recently for Short Brothers Construction. She became a member at First Baptist Church as a young girl when her parents moved to Marion from Carterville. Her priorities were God, attending church, family and friends and serving the Lord. Through the years she took an active role in serving her church in many ways but those dearest to her heart were the Women Missionary groups, the building committee and sending cards, using words of encouragement. Survivors include: Two Sons: Keith (Martha) Clendenin Steve (Lisa) Clendenin Four Grandchildren: Matt Clendenin Luke (Amy) Clendenin Kerry (Andy) Mason Curt Clendenin Great Grandchildren: Logan and Jackson Clendenin Nathaniel (Nate) Mason Step Grandchildren: Leslie (Graham) Johnson Stephanie Tanner Step Great Grandchildren: Silas and Samuel Johnson Cali Smith One Niece-Carrol (John) Zeigler Great Niece-Crystal (John) Davis Great great nieces: Ashtyn Davis and Adrianna Palmer Great great nephew-Austin Baker Two sisters she never had: Judy Stout Viva Green Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; husband; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Lee and Eula Clendenin; several aunts and uncles; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Jewell and Ted Cravens; sister-in-law, Wanda Clendenin; great niece, Robyn Palmer and her husband Jim Palmer. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 18, 2014 at 12pm at First Baptist Church in Marion with Dr. Bob Dickerson officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation will also be on Saturday from 10 am until the time of service at the church. Memorial donations are suggested to the WMU State Missions, First Baptist Church or Hospice of Southern Illinois and will be accepted at Blue Funeral Home/ 1704 N. Court St/ Marion, IL 62959.

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Barbara Clendenin

February 27, 1934 — October 15, 2014

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