Clara Elizabeth Clifton
Join us in celebrating Clara—please share your stories and photos, and help spread the word about this page!
Clara Elizabeth Clifton, age 85, passed away on June 17, 2020 in Sunnyvale, Texas. She was born on July 9, 1934 in Pilot Point, Texas to Albert and Frankie Jenkins. Clara was raised in Pilot Point and Lewisville, Texas and graduated from Pilot Point High School in 1951. Clara married Lendell L. Clifton in 1962 and the couple had 2 daughters. She was a realtor with Century 21 Clifton and Associates where she worked for more than 20 years. In her spare time, Clara enjoyed watching all types of sporting events including her grandchildren's games, but especially the Texas Rangers. She also loved her trips to the casinos. She is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Lendell L. Clifton; parents; brother, Gene Jenkins and an infant son. Clara is survived by her daughters, Jamie Smothers and husband, Gary of Mesquite and Genia Gregory and husband, Bobby of Martins Mill; grandchildren, Carrie Lyon and husband, Matt, Courtney Wheeler and husband, Jonathan, Kyle Gregory and wife, Brittany and Tyler Smothers and wife, Stephanie; great-grandchildren, Tate and Leevi Lyon and Gavin and Owen Wheeler; sister-in-law, Peggy Jenkins and a host of numerous nieces and nephews. A graveside service was held on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at 10am at Sparkman-Hillcrest Memorial Park.