Naomi Clouse (Mansfield)'s Obituary
Naomi Clouse, daughter of Thetus and Leona Humbyrd Hodges was born January 17, 1934 in Bradleyville, Missouri and went to Heaven on October 2, 2015 in her home in Mansfield, Missouri surrounded by her family at the age of eighty-one years, eight months and fifteen days.
She was united in marriage to Paul Clouse on November 8, 1956 and to this union two children were born. Paul preceded her in death on May 9, 2006. She was also preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Kendall Clouse and special nephew, Ryan Roberts.
Naomi is survived by her daughter, Paula Clouse, son, Ken Clouse and wife, Debbie, grandson, Travis Clouse all of Mansfield, Missouri; “MoMo’s kids”, Michelle & Frank Jones, John & Kati Roberts, Carissa Roberts, Deleah and McKenna Jones, Molli, Mayci, Malori, Meladi and John Michael Roberts and Evan Roberts all of Mansfield, Missouri; three sisters, Marian Roberts and husband George, Jo Ann Lawrence and husband, Pete all of Ava, Missouri and Nadine Heatherly of Illinois; brother, Glen Dale Hodges and wife, Karen of Mansfield; numerous nieces and nephews as well as other relatives and many friends.
Naomi was saved at an early age and attended Mansfield Cumberland Presbyterian Church and Solid Rock Cowboy Church. Her focus was Faith and Family and “making memories”. Her love for her children and grandson knew no bounds and she cherished every opportunity to spend time with them. She held special days for “MoMo’s kids” during the summer, filled with food and fun. She delighted in preparing meals for family and friends which included hosting an annual 4th of July party and Thanksgiving open house. Fishing from the dock at the pond was one of her favorite things to do.
She retired as Teacher’s Aide from the Mansfield Elementary May 2015 after 21 years. During that time she helped many children hone their reading skills and acquire a love of reading.
She is greatly loved and we will miss her until we see her again in Heaven. In the meantime, we celebrate her life and will treasure the many wonderful memories she created for her family and friends.
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