of Clarksville, AR
October 14, 1938 - February 29, 2020
Clara Mae Denton, 81 of Clarksville, AR passed away Saturday February 29, 2020 in Clarksville, AR. Clara was born October 14, 1938, the second child of Roger & Lois (Davis) Cook, born at Okolona, AR. Clara attended schools at Okolona and married Roland Stuart at Chicago, IL, in city hall with Roger Cook being the only attendant, April 23, 1955. Of this marriage four children were born, Peggy Sue, Gwendoyln Jo, Sammy Gene and Amy Alicia. Later she married Gene Denton on January 19, 1984. Mrs. Denton is preceded by her Parents, Brothers Bobby Joe Cook, and Millard Cook, Nephews Rodney H. Cook and Jeffery Cook.
Clara was a member of the Clarksville Church of Christ. She was a care giver. She did for her Grandmother Sally Cook when she was just a child and she made many trips to the Benton Services Center when her Mother was a resident there. She cooked her Mother's favorite foods, (cooked enough for her Brother Bobby Joe Cook to feed her Mother on alternate days) left home by 3:30 am and got to the Service Center in time to feed her Mother breakfast. She has taken care of Gene during 30 surgeries, including aneurysm.
Clara is survived by her husband William Gene Denton of Clarksville, AR; daughters Peggy & Jason Cline of Redfield, AR; Gwen & Jim Denton of Redfield, AR; Amy & Matt Isely of Clarksville, AR; son Sammy & Wendy Stuart of Alexander, AR; grandchildren Crystal Coffman; Sheree Brewer; Abigail Cline; Heather Hill, Tracey Gustaveson; Holly Tomlinson, Dustin Stuart; Amber Bymers; Chloe Yarbrough; Caitlin Isely; Camden Isely and numerous great grandchildren; one brother Tommy Cook of Okolona AR.
Graveside service will be held 2:00 P.M. Thursday, March 5, 2020 at Oakland Cemetery with Jake Chism officiating.
Arrangement are under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home, online guestbook available at
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/clarksville
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14 Condolence(s)
Kay Bell Keltner
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Peggy, Gwen, Sammy, Amy I was so sorry to hear about your mom. I remember many good times I had at your house growing up. My heart is breaking for you. May God bless you comfort you and give you peace.
Andrea Davis-Krissman
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
She was an amazing woman indeed. I met her daughter as my youngest son’s kindergarten teacher. I later had the pleasure of getting to know Mrs. Clara. I will never forget this beautiful soul!!!
Dewanna Luebke
Wednesday, March 4, 2020
We are so sorry for the loss of your sweet momma. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love y’all
David smith
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Sorry for your loss she will be greatly missed she always treated me with kindness your entire family will be in our thoughts and prayers
Tammy Oaks
Monday, March 2, 2020
I remember the summers we spent skiing in Hot Springs. Roland, Clara, Peggy,Gwen, Sammy, the Plunketts, on the three sisters landing. We will always be life long friends. Great memories. Peggy and I gave Clara a baby shower at Momma's house when she was pregnant with Amy. Halloween's together, graduation's, so many it would take too long to mention them all. We will all be together again one day. It's always hard when you lose someone you love. Know that you are all in our prayers and we will keep them alive in our precious memories. Love you all! God bless!
Sharon Utley
Monday, March 2, 2020
Gwen, Peggy, Sammy and Family, I am terribly sorry you have lost Clara. I have such fond memories of our childhood and your Mom. She was always fun, loving and caring. I can close my eyes and picture her in the kitchen talking to us. I pray that God will give you peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Shirley Reeves
Monday, March 2, 2020
My prayers and thoughts are with family may God comfort family and bring peace to all in this time of loss.
Dr. & Mrs. Robert Dettmer
Monday, March 2, 2020
A dear friend and truly a lady. Our deepest sympathy for Gene, Amy, and their families.
Mandy Dorsey Wood
Monday, March 2, 2020
So sorry for your loss. I have great memories of Clara from my youth. She was close friends with my parents in Little Rock. You are all in my prayers.
Sabra Howard
Monday, March 2, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
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Barbara Ramsey Cook
Sunday, March 1, 2020
Love and prayers to family.
Sharon Leonard
Sunday, March 1, 2020
I've always felt blessed to have known Clara and her family most of my life. She is truly a beautiful soul. She was my 2nd mother and will always be in my memories and heart.
Heather Martinez
Sunday, March 1, 2020
I’m sorry for your loss. With much love from Heather Martinez CNA
Kelly Walker
Saturday, February 29, 2020
I was blessed beyond measure to of been able to help Clara for almost 2 years , she was loved .