Clara Mae Clarkson

Clara Mae Clarkson, 95, of Naples, FL, formerly of Punta Gorda, FL passed November 26, 2016. She was born September 3, 1921 in Campbellsville, KY to John and Mary Hardin. Clara was a teacher's aide and bus driver for Charlotte Harbor and Fort Ogden School for disabled children with CCPS for 19 years. She was a member of Eastside Baptist Church and played the organ for 38 years. Clara was known for her love for others thru her cooking. She will be greatly missed by her son, David (Deborah) Clarkson of Naples, FL; grandsons, David E., Joshua, Zachary and Dustin; great-grandchildren, Alexis, Tiffany, Stephanie, Samantha, Skylar, Logan, Kyle, Jessica, Krystina and Lily Shanklin; and great-great-grandchildren, Isabella, Izaiah and Ilias Lachman. Clara was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde in 1981 and daughters, Joyce Fort and Shirley Clarkson. A memorial service to celebrate Clara's life will be held at 2pm, Thursday, December 1, 2016 at Eastside Baptist Church, 6620 Golf Course Blvd., Punta Gorda . To express condolences to the family, please visit www.Ltaylorfuneral.com and sign the online guest book. Arrangements are by Larry Taylor Funeral and Cremation Services.