Clara M. Morrison

Clara M. Morrison, 79, of Springdale Arkansas, formerly of Cape Girardeau, passed away Monday morning, April 25, 2016, at The Maples at Har-Ber Meadows in Springdale, AR. She was born April 30, 1936, near Huntingdon TN, the daughter of Roy and Mary Sue Pinkston. She married James Daniel Morrison on June 23, 1956, at 1st Methodist Church in East St. Louis, IL. He preceded her in death on March 31, 1994. She was a 1954 graduate of East Side High School, East St. Louis, IL. After marrying Jim the couple worked and lived around the St. Louis and Farmington area until being transferred to Cape Girardeau by Standard Oil Co. in 1957. That post did not last long but left an impression on the young couple. After being transferred back to the St. Louis area they decided six moves in six years was not the career path for them. In 1962 they moved back to Cape Girardeau to make their permanent home. After raising two children, Clara spent 31 years working as the “mean old tax lady” in the Cape County Tax offices in both Cape and Jackson. After retirement Clara enjoyed travelling with friends, volunteering with the visitors’ bureau meeting riverboat passengers and visiting with the grandchildren. Clara and Jim were both active with the Cape Jaycee’s and Cape Shrine club for many years. Clara was a member of Grace United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau. She is survived by her children, Elaine Cook of Springdale, AR, Jim Morrison (Beth Pearsall) of Crossville, TN, and three grandchildren, Reed Cook, Lucas and Andrea Morrison, and one great grandson, Blake Cook. Clara was preceded in death by her husband, parents, sister Mary Jo, brother Weldon and granddaughter Shannon Morrison. A precious one from us is gone, A voice we loved is stilled, A place is vacant in our home, Which never can be filled. God in his wisdom has recalled, The boon His love has given, And though the body slumbers here, The soul is safe in Heaven. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 27, 2016 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Ford and Sons Mt. Auburn Funeral Home. Her funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, April 28, 2016 at the funeral home with Brother David officiating. Private family entombment will take place at Cape County Memorial Park Mausoleum. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

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Clara M. Morrison

April 30, 1936 - April 25, 2016