Clara R. Pierson Obituary
The passing of Clara R. Pierson of Havana, Illinois leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on April 17, 2025 at the age of 90. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Clara R. Pierson to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Otis Wilcoxen and Zora Wilcoxen (Van Orter); her husband Larry "Buck" Pierson; her sons, Melvin and Lloyd Welbourne; her sisters, Neva Howerter, Thelma Harn and Irene Harn; and her great grandchildren, Alena Ruth Pierson and William Welbourne.
She is survived by: her children, Billy Welbourne, Richy Welbourne, Mark Pierson, Robby Pierson (Chrissy West) and Beckie Beaird (Allen Johnson); her grandchildren, Regina Welbourne, Amber Masten, Melvin Welbourne, Billy Welbourne, Chris Welbourne (Jessica Berardi), McKenzie Welbourne, Jay Welbourne (Donna), Matthew Welbourne (Kerri), Misty Welbourne, Christopher Welbourne, Dustin Pierson (Kelli Gosnell), Robby Pierson, Alec Pierson, Josh West, Delaney Beach (Dylan) and Sydney Beaird; and her siblings, Shelba Beck, Richard (Pauline Wilcoxen) and Clifford Wilcoxen. She is also survived by 27 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 3rd 2025 at 12:00 PM at the VFW Post 5001-Lewistown (1323 S Main St, Lewistown, IL 61542).
Memorial donations may be made in Clara's name to St. Jude Children's Hospital.
