Barbara C. (Wright) Clawson

BARBARA CELESTE (Wright) CLAWSON

Barbara Celeste (Wright) Clawson was born March 4, 1936 in Yakima County, Washington and departed this life on July 4, 2023 at Pleasant Hill Health and Rehabilitation Center in Pleasant Hill Missouri, surrounded by the love of her family, at the age of 87 years and 4 months.

She was the daughter of James Herbert and Mildred Hazel (Prewitt) Wright.

Barbara spent her younger years in the Selah and Yakima, Washington areas. In 1953, the Wright family moved to Pleasant Hill, Missouri. Barbara graduated from Pleasant Hill High School in 1954. While still in high school, and for many years after she graduated, Barbara worked as an accountant for J. R. Prewitt and Sons Manufacturing in Pleasant Hill. Later in life, and until her retirement, she worked for Yennie and Jones Insurance Agency.

On July 5, 1959, Barbara was united in marriage with William B. “Bill” Clawson in Harrisonville, Missouri. After their marriage, they made their home in Pleasant Hill.

Barbara and Bill loved traveling to different places throughout the United States. They also looked forward to attending reunions for Bill’s Air Force Squadron in such places as Pigeon Forge, Tennessee and San Antonio, Texas.

Barbara was a long-time, dedicated and active member of the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church.

Barbara enjoyed collecting many beautiful things, among her favorites were collecting Hallmark ornaments and Longaberger baskets. She loved music, flowers and shopping, especially for unique Christmas gifts for her family, which she would painstakingly wrap with so much care and creativity that the recipient of the gift thought it too beautiful to open.

Above all else, Barbara was a loving and devoted wife, sister and aunt. She loved hosting family gatherings, whether it be for the holidays, birthdays or just to gather the family around her so she could enjoy them.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, James and Mildred (Prewitt) Wright; six brothers, Jerry, Dale, Lloyd, Robert, Ralph and Michael Wright and two sisters, Jean Green and Hazel Quinn.

She is survived by her husband, Bill Clawson of the home; two sisters, Samantha Johnson of Palm Desert, California and Judith Todd and husband Michael of Harrisonville, Missouri; many nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.

The family of Barbara Clawson will receive friends from 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 Noon on Monday, July 10, 2023 at the Wallace Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill, Missouri. Funeral Service will immediately follow at 12:00 Noon, at the funeral home, with Rev. James Stanfield-Myers officiating. Casket Bearers will be Steve Wright, Clint Quinn, Ronnie Parris, Ron Gibbons, Robert Player and Kevin Wright. Honorary Bearers are Craig Jones and James Robins. Interment will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Contributions are suggested to Alzheimer’s Association, Heart of America Chapter, 3846 W. 75^th Street, Prairie Village, Kansas 66208 and may be left at the funeral home or made on-line at alz.org