In Remembrance Of
Zelma Clower
Zelma Clower, 96, of Smithville, MO passed away, Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at the Gower Convalescent Center.
Zelma was born in Ray County, MO to Robert Edward and Nannie Ellen (McCroskie) Howard.
She was a homemaker and a help-mate with her husband, Clark, in running their business, Clower’s Standard Service for 28 years. Zelma was a member of the Smithville United Methodist Church where she served communion for several years. She was a member of several neighborhood ladies’ clubs and enjoyed playing cards with another group of friends. Most of all, she cherished time spent with her family.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, H.B. Livingston and E. Clark Clower; daughter, Belinda Joy Livingston; brothers and sister, Robert V. Howard, Laverne Howard Goode and Ellen Lorene Blankenship; and her great-grandson, Jack Andrew Wolters.
She is survived by her sons, H. Bill (Linda) Livingston and Steven C. (Susan) Clower; daughter, Judy E. (Richard) Shepherd; grandchildren, Stephanie (Jacob) Simon, Natalie (Joshua) Milne, Stephanie (Jared) Wolters, Shanie (Steve) Colston, Matthew (Kathi) Shepherd, Amanda (Mark) Fullbright, Scott (Megan) Shepherd; great-grandchildren, Neely and Maya Simon, Brinley and Becket Milne, Brooke, Spencer and Ella Wolters, Misty (Timothy) Hudson, and Steven (Ashlie) Colston, Daniel Shepherd, Derek Fullbright, and Theodore Shepherd; great-great-grandchildren, Haidyn Hudson, Brantly Colston, and Lucas Anderson.
Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 25th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home in Smithville, MO with visitation one hour prior to the service.Burial: Lathrop Cemetery.
Donations may be made to Hospice Partners or the Smithville United Methodist Church.
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Kathy Atkins
We are sorry to learn of Zelma’s death. I hope you fine comfort in your memories. I have many fond memories of our times at your house.
I’m sorry we will not be able to attend the services as we will be out of town. Please know that you are all in our prayers.
Kathy & Greg
Ron Littrell
Very Sorry for your Loss. She was a very special Lady
Gene and Sandy Littrell
We are so sorry to hear about Zelma. Please accept our deepest sympathies. She was a great lady and the Littrell’s just loved her….We would love to come and pay our respects but Gene has been under the weather. Love to all, Gene and Sandy
Mary & Terry Blanton
We are so sorry for your loss. Hugs & prayers to the entire family.
Lois Cook
So sorry for your loss, had many years of fun going to bingo all over the area.
Terry Nash
Steve, sorry for your loss. I remember her at the filling station and coming to the Dari X with your dad. Very nice lady. Always remember the good times. May God bless you and your family.