Arlene Rosella Claytor, 81, of La Porte, passed away peacefully at 9:09 p.m., Sunday, October 2, 2022 in her home.
She was born April 7, 1941, in Litchfield, IL, to Hershel and Frances (Weir) Bishop.
Arlene was a homemaker who loved her family life, spending time with her grandchildren, cooking, Goodwill, and Elvis. She also enjoyed sports and especially loved watching NASCAR’s Dale Earnhart, Utah Jazz Basketball, St. Louis Cardinals Baseball and New Orleans Saints Football.
On May 15, 1959, in St. Louis, MO, she married the love of her life, Robert Claytor, who survives.
Also surviving are her daughter, Kim (Daniel) Fleming, Sr.; one son, Robert (Cathy) Claytor; one sister, Beakay Meyer; five brothers, Raydean (Mary) Thompson, James (Marge) Thompson, Gary (April) Thompson, Kevin Thompson and George (Diane) Thompson; one sister, Patty Thompson; eight grandchildren, Daniel (Kamilah) Fleming, Serina (Dana) Fleming, Joshua (Jaclyn) Fleming, Sydnee (Elijah) Fleming, Aimee (Gavin) Roy, Michael (Sloane) Claytor, Racheal (Malik) Calhoun, and Thomas (Meghan) Claytor; nine great grandchildren, Ophelia Claytor, Frankie and Hayden Ashford, Oliver and Stella Roy, Jaden Jones, Brielle Calhoun, and Bailey and Lily Claytor; and one great-great grandchild, Koa Calhoun.
Preceding in death were her parents; one daughter, April L. Claytor; six brothers, Tommy and Marvin Rundle, and John, Stanley and Terry Thompson, and William Bishop; three sisters, Lois Jean Carenduff,
Donna Davis and Geraldine Rentz; and one special brother in-law, Kenny Meyer.
A funeral celebrating her life will be held at 12 Noon on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at the First Baptist Church of Kingsbury 4988 S. Range Rd., La Porte with Pastor Tim Williams officiating. Visitation and viewing will be from 10 a.m. until time of service at the church. Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, La Porte (219) 362-3100 is caring for services. Inurnment will be in Litchfield, IL at a later date.
Please send condolences to the family at www.LakeviewFHC.com.
