Clara A. Raines

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Mrs. Clara Amy Raines, of Farmington, passed away Saturday afternoon, Feb. 23, 2008, at Parkland Health Center - South, Farmington, at the age of 88 years, 4 months & 14 days. Clara was born Oct. 9, 1919, in Bourbon, MO., & was the daughter of Samuel David Bohenkamp & Amy 'Sites' Bohnenkamp. Also preceding in death were: her husband, Samuel Thomas Raines (Nov. 24, 1997); 1 Sister, Mildred Statler Sellers & 3 Brothers: Earl, Marvin & Henry Bohnenkamp.

Clara was a schoolteacher and started teaching at Advance, MO., & two county schools. She taught 5th Grade at Desloge Elementary School from 1953-1977, retiring from the Desloge School District. Clara accepted Christ at an early age & was active in church work for many years. She was a member of Farmington Free Will Baptist Church. Clara loved the outdoors; liked to write poetry; enjoyed various sports and was an avid ping pong player. She participated in the Sr. Olympics in Track & Ping Pong.

Survivors Include : 2 Step-Daughters, Anne 'Mrs. Kimbal' Strangmeier, of Park Hills & Linda 'Mrs. Bruce' Nash, of Simpsonville, SC; 1 Step-Son, Sam (& Frances) Raines, of Choctaw, OK; 2 Sisters: May 'Mrs. Harry' Summers, of Willow Springs, MO & Lucy Fowler, of Pocahontas, MO; 7 Step-Grandchildren: David, Tom & Scott Raines. Teresa Winings; Kimberly Cole; Eric Nash & Cristi Gale. Also, 12 Step, Great-Grandchildren & a Special Friend, Al VonFange, of Farmington.

Visitation : Monday, 4-8 pm Visitation resumes Tuesday, 6:00 am

Funeral : Tuesday, 10:00 a.m., Feb. 26, 2008,

at : TAYLOR Funeral Service CHAPEL, with Rev. Roger Hogan officiating, assisted by Rev. Randy Rains.

Interment follows at : Bourbon Cemetery, Bourbon, MO.

Memorials : * The St. Francois County 'Relay-for-Life'