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Obituary for Rachel Clements
Rachel Clements, age 104, was born on September 15, 1909 in Lovelaceville, KY to George and Erma Thomas. She flew away to be with the Lord on November 25, 2013. Rachel was married to Ezlee Clements, who preceded her in death. She leaves behind one brother, Dorris Thomas of Girard, OH; one sister, Helen Wilson of Paducah, KY; and a host of nieces and nephews; best friend Marcia Kaylor, second best friend Martha Leach, both of Golconda, IL. Rachel was a loving, gentle lady. She dedicated her life to the Lord by caring for her home, job, garden and flowers. She was quick to laugh and never spoke an unkind word about anyone. She recently celebrated her 104th birthday among friends, residents, and staff at the Pope County Care Center. Rachel was the longest living resident of Pope County and was interviewed for the DVD “They Will Endure”, a documentary of the county’s history. Funeral service will be 2:00 pm December 1, 2013 at Aly Funeral Home in Golconda, IL. Visitation will be from noon until time of service on Sunday. Interment will follow at I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Golconda. Memorials may be made to: Pope County Senior Citizens, PO Box 246 Golconda, IL 62938
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