Cloveta Johnston (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Cloveta Johnston, daughter of Delmar W. and Annie E. Jennings McGuire, was born September 15, 1948, near Eldridge, Missouri. She departed this life Thursday, January 1, 2015, in her home, near Stoutland, Missouri, at the age of sixty-six years, three months, and fourteen days.
On September 28, 1968, she was united in marriage to Larry J. Johnston, and to this union one daughter and one son were born.
Her parents preceded her in death.
Cloveta is survived by her husband of forty-six years, Larry, of the home; a daughter, Shelly Johnston, of Richland, Missouri; a son, Ronnie Johnston, and his wife, Stephanie, of Stoutland, Missouri; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three brothers, Donald McGuire, and his wife, Linda, Wayne McGuire, and his wife, Annita, and Dale McGuire, and his wife, Pam, all of Lebanon, Missouri; a sister, Jessica West, and her husband, Monty, of Lebanon, Missouri; several nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
She was born and raised in the Eldridge community. After she and Larry were married, they made their home in the Stoutland area, and lovingly raised their children. Throughout the years, Cloveta was a devoted homemaker to her husband and family.
Cloveta had professed her faith in Christ and was a member of Mount Horeb Missionary Baptist Church.
In her spare time she enjoyed going to auctions and yard sales. She was steadfast in her opinions, but was very loving and caring. She possessed a delightful sense of humor, liked having a good time, and loved to laugh. She enjoyed spending time with her family and especially loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Cloveta was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and was a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate her life and know that her family and friend will cherish the wonderful memories she created for them during her lifetime.
A memorial has been established and donations may be left at the funeral home.
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