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Clara Mae Presley Gooden

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Clara Mae Presley Gooden 95, of Clinton, Ark. passed away Friday, Jan. 31, 2014. She was born Aug. 23, 1918 in Cleveland, Ark. to the late Amos V. and Ora E. (Koone) Presley. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clomer R. Gooden; and sisters, Winnie Faye Presley and Mary K. Presley Murphy. She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Gooden Harris Kay; grandson, Loren Harris (Cyndy); sisters, Hilda Presley Lovell and Wilma Presley Evans; great grand children; numerous nieces; nephews; great nieces; and great nephews. Mrs. Gooden lived most of her life in Damascus, Ark., with later years residing in Clinton, Ark. She was a lifelong member of the Church of Christ. She was active with the Birthday Club and the Order of Eastern Star. Professionally she worked many years as the Office Manager through various ownerships of the local poultry processing plant. Honorary Pallbearers: Joe Lee, Loren Harris, Charles Murphy, Roy Lovell, Robert Evans, Paul Jones, Roy Black, Joe T. Rodgers, Rod Davis, and Roger Hooper. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, 2014 at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Chapel Clinton, Ark. Graveside Service and Burial will be 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 3, 2014 in Martinville Cemetery Damascus, Ark. with Joe T. Rodgers officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Martinville Cemetary Trust, c/o Emily Hill, 386 Highway 124 West, Damascus, Ark. or to a favorite charity. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Clinton, Ark. Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.

Published February 2, 2014

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