Marie Clapp, 98, of Christopher, passed away on April 5, 2019.
Marie was born on March 3, 1921 in Rend City, IL the youngest of eight children born to Elza and Martha (Quillman) Sample. She married Byrl Clapp on March 15, 1941 and he preceded her in death.
She is survived by her daughter Lene Berglund of Christopher; grandchildren Danny (Shari) Berglund of New Jersey and Lauri (Zach) Cowart of Chattanooga, TN; three great granddaughters Victoria, Harper and Ella; one step-great grandson Vincent and also survived by several nieces and nephews.
She had worked at the Silver Dollar City Theme Park in Branson, MO, designing and making costumes. She was a member of the Bear Point Free Will Baptist Church in Sesser.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, beloved son Leslie, two brothers and five sisters.
Funeral services will be on Friday April 12, 2019 at 1:00 PM at the Brayfield-Gilbert Funeral Home in Sesser with Brother Larry Cook officiating. Visitation will be on Friday from 11:00 AM until the time of the service at 1:00 PM. Burial will be at Horse Prairie Cemetery in Sesser.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children and will be accepted at the funeral home.
For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com
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