Obituary for Mary Clemons

Mary Elizabeth Clemons

(May 24, 1926 – August 13, 2016)

Mary Elizabeth Clemons, age 90, long time resident of Ponca City, Oklahoma, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2016 in her home surrounded by family.

A graveside ceremony to gratefully remember her life will be held at 10:00 am, Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at the Longwood Cemetery with Pastor Ken Newport of Second Baptist Church officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Trout Funeral Home & Crematory.

Mary was born on May 24, 1926 to William Wallace Laffoon and Sarah Elizabeth Williams Laffoon in Excelsior Springs, MO. While she was still quite young, Mary's family moved to Ponca City where she attended school and has lived since that time. On November 10, 1944, Bill Clemons became her husband and they have celebrated over 71 years of marriage. Mary's faith in Christ was the foundation of her life. Mary and Bill have attended Second Baptist Church for over 20 years. She loved going to Sunday School, singing traditional hymns, reading her Bible and encouraging others in the faith. Mary's family brought great joy to her life. She would spend her time cooking their favorite foods, making heirloom quilts and special occasion dresses, and traveling often to see those far away. As a superb hostess, Mary would ensure that everyone, friend or family, felt welcome and was warmly received into her home, not letting any leave hungry. Mary also liked trying new recipes, crocheting, and working with ceramics.

Survivors include her beloved husband Bill of the home, daughter Jane Clemons, son Richard Clemons and wife Victoria; brother William Laffoon, all of Ponca City, grandchildren: Sabrina Blaser and husband Jim of Lamont, OK; Andy Jobe and wife Dustie of Bixby, OK; Trudy Presley of Ponca City; Toby Sheets of Ponca City; Troy Sheets of Newkirk; Roem Baur Clemons and wife Amber of San Francisco, CA; Jennifer Perry and husband Joe of Tracy, CA; Rick Clemons and wife Cindy of Austin, TX; Derek Clemons of Austin, TX; and Allison Newport and husband Joshua of Ponca City; 17 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, brother Virgil Laffoon, and sister Margaret "Peggy" Laffoon-Adams.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Second Baptist Church, 1112 W. Grand Ave., Ponca City, OK 74601.

Source: Trout Funeral Home