Clarice Irene Baumgardner

Clarice Irene Meadows Baumgardner, 87, of Lesage, passed away Friday, February 15, 2008 at Hospice House of Huntington.  Funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, February 18, 2008 at Beard Mortuary, Huntington, with Pastor Gordon Rutherford officiating.  Burial will follow in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville.  She was born May 28, 1920 in Cora, OH, a daughter of the late Oliver and Minnie Meadows.  She was also preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Paul Baumgardner; and six sisters, Virginia Roush, Helen Bloomer, Phyllis Meadows, Velma Ellis, Margaret Smith and Norma Thornburg.  She was a member of Olive Baptist Church, Huntington.  Special thanks to those who checked on her daily; nephew, Lowell Sharp, Debbie Blake, David Smith, her niece, Jane Abshire who cared for her after surgery and her niece, Marcia Hankins who was the caregiver at the end with help from Clarice's nephew, Ronnie Ellis and his wife, Debbie.  She is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews.  Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, February 17, 2008 at the mortuary.  For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Huntington.

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