Clara B. McCloud, 92, of Lafayette, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020 in her home, surrounded by her family.
She was born January 31, 1928, in Brookston, to the late Maurice and Ellen Giles Hague. She was a 1946 graduate of Lafayette Jefferson High School. On November 27, 1946 she married her best friend and forever-love, Harold McCloud. He preceded her in death on January 17, 2013. Clara worked at the Lunch counter and sales for Schnaible’s Drug Store for 20 years.
She enjoyed cooking, reading, and completing word search puzzles. Her biggest enjoyment in life was spending time with her family and grandchildren. Clara will truly be missed by all who knew her and loved her.
Surviving are her children, Mark McCloud of Leesburg, Margo Zidar of Lafayette, and Roger (Deb) McCloud of Fishers; 3 sisters, Karen Keller of Lafayette, Maureen (Larry) Thompson of Texarkana, TX., Lana (Sid) Ely of San Diego, CA; 9 grandchildren, Melissa Ta, Michelle Lamb, Jeffery McCloud, Eric McCloud, Mathew McCloud, Todd Rieg, Brandon Zidar, Ryan McCloud, and Lauren Clark, and 29 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by a son Harold E. McCloud Jr, and sisters Marda Peacock, Betty Howard.
A private service will be held Monday, December 21, 2020, with J. William Overbay officiating. Interment at Meadow View Cemetery in Lafayette.
Memorial contributions in Clara’s name may be made to the Charity of Donor’s Choice.
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