Clara Head

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Roller Coffman
923 Hwy. 65 North
Marshall, AR  72650
Thursday, April 9, 2015
2:00 PM
Cemetery
East Lawn Cemetery
Hwy 27 North
Marshall, AR  72650
Clara Head

of Marshall, AR

September 11, 1915 - April 5, 2015

Clara Head, age 99 of Marshall, Arkansas passed from this life on Sunday, April 5, 2015 at UAMS in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was born in Marshall on September 11, 1915 to Sam Garrison and Bessie (Beavers) Garrison.

Clara was a strong, Christian lady of the Baptist faith. She was a very active, hardworking woman and spent her working years operating a cutting torch in the ship yards of Portland, Oregon, working as a meat wrapper in several grocery stores and being a cook for several restaurants including the Marshall Restaurant where folks would drive for miles to get a slice of her cream pies. After retirement she turned her love for children into a babysitting job. Clara was the babysitter for many local families. Besides being an excellent cook, she enjoyed gardening, flowers and quilting. Clara loved her family dearly and enjoyed spending time with them.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 67 years, Britt Head, who passed away in 1997; one son, Raymond Head; and brothers, Lloyd Garrison who died in infancy, Jack Garrison, Dr. Theodore Garrison and Sam Garrison Jr.

Survivors include one daughter, Anita Dailey of Marshall; grandchildren, Stan (Barbara) Dailey of Conway, Retha (Ken) Reece of Ashville, NC, Mary Ellen Head and Rebecca Head, both of Indianapolis, IN; great grandchildren, Sharli Reece, Melanie (John) Sellers, Elizabeth Dailey, Amanda Dailey and Nicolas Jackson; great-great grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Alexandra and Emma Sellers; two sisters, Reba Thevenet of Little Rock and Retha Nell Ferguson of Clinton, MS; brother, Preston Garrison of Alpena; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other family and friends who will also mourn her passing.

Funeral services for Clara will be 2:00 PM Thursday, April 9, 2015 at Roller-Coffman Funeral Home in Marshall, Arkansas. Burial will be East Lawn Cemetery in Marshall, Arkansas. Friends and family will serve as pallbearers.

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Mike Morrow
Indianapolis, IN
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Thursday, April 9, 2015

I am sorry for your loss but celebrate her rich life. It was a joy to meet her last year and am thankful to have captured much of her life story on video during Mary Ellen and I's visit. She will be missed.

Sonya Wallis Washington
Clinton,
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Tuesday, April 7, 2015

Clara and Britt lived very close to my grandparents (Elton and Lucille Campbell) when I was growing up. They were very sweet people. When I had my son in 1987, Clara babysat him. She was a beautiful lady inside and out. I loved to sit and visit with her when I picked my son up. She was Very caring and compassionate and loved others. I am sorry for your loss!

Barbara and Gary West
Marshall, AR
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Tuesday, April 7, 2015

My family loved this dear lady so much. She was such an inspiration to everyone. We feel blessed that our paths crossed with hers and will always remember "Clara"! Our sympathy to Anita and her family.

Harley and LaVonne Tuell
Leslie, AR
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Tuesday, April 7, 2015

What a wonderful Christian lady Mrs. Head was. It was a privilege to know her and have her as a neighbor and friend. She will be missed.

Kathy
Pindall, AR
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Tuesday, April 7, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss, I worked with Ms Clara at Fergusons Country Store and Restaurant in 1974. I was cooks helper and we made 20 pies every morning,, starting at 5:30 am. She was such an inspiration. I will always remember this special lady.

melba ward
marshall,
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Monday, April 6, 2015

Sorry for your loss Anita and family. she was a very sweet person.

Tish Knapp
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Monday, April 6, 2015

Miss Clara will be very much missed. I am go grateful I got to be apart of her life. She has touched my heart so very dearly. She was such a loving spirit and so very sweet. Praying for you all.