Carolyn Kay Clary, 73

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Carolyn Kay Clary passed away on May 2, 2016. She was born Nov. 3, 1942.

Kay was preceded in death by her parents, George and Ethel (Johnson) George, and stepfather, Fred George; brothers, George, Kenny and Ralph (Curly) Johnson; and granddaughter, Kailee Clary.

She is survived by loving husband, Robert (Bob) R. Clary; sister-in-law, Ila Mae Johnson; children, Tim (Connie) Clary, David Clary and Elizabeth (Dwight) Nielsen; grandchildren, Tyler (Shanaya) Preston, Austin, Hannah, Halle, Collin Clary, Brook, Courtney, Danielle and Dalton Nielsen; great-granddaughter, Layla Preston; and many family and friends.

Kay was an active member of Blair Extension Clubs, worked on the election board, was a former youth group leader and Sunday School teacher at Covenant Presbyterian Church and a member of Christ Community Church. She was extremely involved with Stonecroft Ministries (CWC) for over 50 years as a bible study teacher, officer of clubs, Area Rep., Regional Rep., and over 45 years as a speaker in the organization and to some social events.

People’s lives were extremely important to her. Her whole mission in life was to share the love of Jesus, but always the message of God and to live the life in front of all, hoping always people would find the truth. Her life hope is Jesus Christ.

The family will receive friends Monday, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at Christ Community Church, 404 N. 108th Ave. Service will be at 10 a.m. at Christ Community Church, Tuesday, May 10. She will be laid to rest at Forest Lawn Cemetery, 7909 Mormon Bridge Road after the luncheon. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in her name to Stonecroft Ministries, Youth for Christ, or Navigators.

Children say of her: MOM IS . . .

A woman completely devoted to Jesus Christ, a perfect example of His Grace, Love and Patience. A woman absolutely in love with her husband. She had a very giving spirit, was a compassionate woman, with a self-sacrificing love for others. She was a woman of vision; she saw the future with optimism. A loving mother and grandmother and a GREAT cook.

A one-of-a-kind lady. She gave without thinking of herself. She was my confidant and friend. She always had a glow about her the way we think an Angel would be here on earth. She taught us how to keep ourselves, walk with confidence, be classy, have fun, cook and reflect Jesus Christ in life.

She was so many things during so many different times of life. She was the leader of our home, the cornerstone of the family and the vision of what she wanted her family to become. The lessons learned were invaluable. She loved her grandchildren without limit and always opened her home and heart to all. My life memories have her involvement with Christian Women’s Club. Her overall desire and focus to live, serve and share God’s Word was evident till her very last breath. Godly, loving, faithful, focused and giving is how I would describe my Mom. Mom has and will have a legacy that we can only hope to one day live up to.

Omaha World Herald 8 May 2016

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Clary, Carolyn Kay Nov 3, 1942 - May 2, 2016 Kay was preceded in death by her parents, George and Ethel (Johnson) George, and step-father, Fred George; brothers, George, Kenny, and Ralph "Curly" Johnson; and granddaughter, Kailee Clary. Survived by loving husband, Robert "Bob" R. Clary; sister-in-law, Ila Mae Johnson; children, Tim (Connie) Clary, David Clary, and Elizabeth (Dwight) Nielsen; grandchildren, Tyler (Shanaya) Preston, Austin, Hannah, Halle, Collin Clary, Brook, Courtney, Danielle and Dalton Nielsen; great granddaughter, Layla Preston; and many family and friends. Kay was a an active member of Blair Extension Clubs; worked on the Election Board; a former youth group leader and Sunday School teacher at Covenant Presbyterian Church; and a member of Christ Community Church. She was extremely involved with Stonecroft Ministries (CWC) for over 50 years as a Bible Study teacher, officer of clubs, Area Rep., Regional Rep., and over 45 years as a speaker in the organization and to some social events. People's lives were extremely important to her. Her whole mission in life was to share the love of Jesus, but always the message of God, and to live the life in front of all, hoping always people would find the truth. Her life hope was Jesus Christ. Children say of her: MOM IS… A woman completely devoted to Jesus Christ, a perfect example of His Grace, Love and Patience. A woman absolutely in love with her husband. She had a very giving spirit, was a compassionate woman, with a self-sacrificing love for others. She was a woman of vision; she saw the future with optimism. A loving mother and grandmother and a GREAT cook. A one of a kind lady. She gave without thinking of herself. She was my confidant and friend. She always had a glow about her, the way we think an Angel would be here on earth. She taught us how to keep ourselves, walk with confidence, be classy, have fun, cook, and reflect Jesus Christ in life. She was so many things during so many different times of life. She was the leader of our home, the cornerstone of the family, and the vision of what she wanted her family to become. The lessons learned were invaluable. She loved her grandchildren without limit and always opened her home and heart to all. My life memories have her involvement with Christian Women's Club. Her overall desire and focus to live, serve and share God's Word was evident until her very last breath. Godly, loving, faithful, focused and giving is how I would describe my Mom. Mom has and will have a legacy that we can only hope to one day live up too. The family will Receive friends on Monday, May 9, 6-8pm at Christ Community Church Worship Center, 404 N 108th Ave. SERVICE will be Tuesday, May 10, at 10am at Christ Community Church Worship Center. She will be laid to Rest in Forest Lawn Cemetery, 7909 Mormon Bridge Road after the Luncheon. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given in her name to Stonecroft Ministries, Youth for Christ, or Navigators. To leave a condolence, visit: www.bramanmortuary.com BRAMAN MORTUARY-72nd St. Chapel 1702 N. 72nd St., Omaha, NE 68114 402-391-2171

~~~ Obituary courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska.~~~