Obituary: Wanda Mae Burns Clarkson, 79, Springfield

Wanda Mae Burns Clarkson, 79, of Logan Road, Springfield, died at 5:35 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, at her home after an illness. She was born in Boyle County on Oct. 8, 1940, to the late Cecil “Mink” and Ella Mae Logue Burns. She was a member of the Beech Grove Baptist Church and a homemaker. She enjoyed being with her family and was a grandmother to many.

Preceding her in death was her husband, James Lee “Jim” Clarkson (Sept. 29, 2006); one sister, Dorothy Faye Lanham (April 13, 2014); and one brother, Elmer Burns (Sept. 22, 2019).

Survivors include seven daughters, Linda Pelley (Paul) of Mitchellsburg, Bonnie Farris (Harvey) of Crab Orchard, Sandy Jackson, Kathy Bishop (Boyce) and Jennie Powers, all of Springfield, Angie Lister (Lee) of Junction City, and Stacey Lister (Matt) of Hustonville; one son, Danny Clarkson (Cathy) of Springfield; one sister, Lillie Taylor of Perryville; two brothers, Sam Burns (Emma) of Greensburg and Bill Burns (Darethea) of Springfield; 19 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

The funeral is 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019, at the Beech Grove Baptist Church with Dr. Travis Farris officiating. He will be assisted by the Rev. Bobby Estes. Burial is in the Hillcrest Cemetery at Perryville.

Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019, at the Carey & Son Funeral Home in Springfield, and after 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019, at the church.

Serving as pallbearers will be grandsons, Timmy Farris, Michael Pelley, Ronnie Clarkson, Matthew Clarkson, Daniel Lister, Brian Powers, Joshua Jackson, Samuel Clarkson, Cody Powers and Christopher Powers.

Serving as honorary pallbearers will be granddaughters, Christy Troxell, CaSandra Reid, Bo Barnett, Heather LayPort, Erica Lister, Valerie Lister and great grandchildren.

The Carey & Son Funeral Home in Springfield is in charge of arrangements.

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