Clara E. Ellison, age 68, of Adams, Wisconsin died Thursday, November 24, 2011 at her home.
Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at the Silver Lake Cemetery in Portage, Wisconsin. Pastor Sam Downey will officiate.
Clara was born November 9, 1943 in Norwich, CT to Fernald and Evelyn (McKeage) Stebbins. She married Albert Ellison on April 06, 1963 in Seacott, MA. Clara and Albert moved to Portage, WI in 1977 and later to Easton Township in 1994.
Clara enjoyed playing bingo, attending church, visiting with her friends at the town hall during meals, and spending time with her family.
Clara was a member of the White Creek Congregational Church.
Clara was preceded in death by her parents, Fernald and Evelyn Stebbins; brothers, Raymond Stebbins and Curtis Stebbins; and nephews: Gary Stebbins and Steven Stebbins.
Survivors:
Husband: Albert Ellison of Adams, Wisconsin
Sister: Sharon (Dick) Johnson of Oxford, Wisconsin
Niece: Crystal Wright of Portage, Wisconsin
Niece: Jennifer Sweet of Packwaukee, Wisconsin
Nephew: Kevin Sweet of Portage, Wisconsin
Nephew: Shane Stebbins of Irasburg, VT
Niece: Valorie Orr of Junction City, Kansas
Nephew: William (Becky) Lefevre of Sauk City, Wisconsin
Sister-in-law: Evelyn Stebbins of Irasburg, VT
Further survived by other relatives and friends.
I am so sorry to hear about Clara. My prayers are with you and your family. Clara will always hold a special place in my heart, and I will always treasure my picture with her when she posed with my partner and I for the newspapaer article. May God bless you and your family.
Sorry to hear of Clara’s Passing. Clara was always a joy to have in the office. May your memories of Clara ease your pain during this difficult time.
So sorry to hear of Clara’s passing. She was a friend of minefrom the easton meal site and a member of my church family. our thoghts and prayers are withyou .
I am so sorry to hear of Clara’s passing. I met her when I worked at a local diner and she was my favorite customer! Always happy and the most pleasant person ever! I am lucky to have known her. She will be greatly missed!
I’m very sorry to hear of Clara’s passing.I met Clara at Pat’s Cafe. We worked together and began friends. Clara had a heart of gold and loved life. She will be deeply missed.
Im very sorry to hear of Claras passing, she used to be my neighbor…. She was a very kind lady, i will never forget her little dog petey running to our house sevaral times a day..my thoughts are with your family
I am so sorry for your loss. Clara was such a great friend with a heart of gold. She will be missed. My thoughts are with you all.