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Marsha Kay Clinton

May 23, 1935 - October 18, 2017

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Wednesday 10/25, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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Wednesday 10/25, 1:00 pm
Greenwood Cemetery
515 Everett Street
Ruston, LA 71270
318-251-8621 |
Wednesday 10/25, 1:00 pm

Marsha Kay Clinton was born in Ruston, Louisiana on May 23, 1936. She passed on in her beloved family home in Clay, Louisiana on October 17, 2017. She grew up there enjoying farming, cotton fields, horses, livestock, and the joy of rural life in the 1940.Marsha was preceded in death by her father, HP Clinton; mother, Winifred Meek Clinton; and nephew, Mark Howie. Marsha is survived by her sister, Harriett Howie; brother, Larry Clinton; nieces and nephews, Laura Howie Keller, Stacie Clinton, Lance Clinton, Clint Howie; several great nieces and nephews; and one great great nephew.Marsha graduated from Ruston High School then went on to earn a degree from Louisiana Tech University in Home Economics. She was a high school teacher in both Tensas Parish and Bossier Parish before returning to her family home in Clay. After returning home, Marsha Kay served as librarian at Lincoln Parish Library for 32 years, where she was also head of the genealogy department. She was passionate about history, especially family and local.Marsha was active in civic and community groups such as Ruston Quota Club and DAR. She was a friend to children and animals; adopting many strays throughout her lifetime. She supported both St. Jude Children Hospital and ASPCA monthly.Marsha Kay Clinton remained an educator at heart all of her life, and never missed an opportunity to teach and share from her many hobbies and interests. She loved to fish, garden, sew, create, refurbish, learn, and collect. Marsha was an avid bird watcher and a nature lover in every way. She spent countless hours with her nieces and nephews and their friends doing projects and activities, passing on the lessons and knowledge from the good old days. We carry these lessons and love from Marsha Kay with us today and hope to honor her by continuing to pass along to others what she so freely gave.Graveside memorial service will be at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, October 25th at Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston, Louisiana under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home of Ruston. John Raymond Kavanaugh will offer a blessing and words of remembrance. Family and friends are invited to join us in celebrating Marsha life at the Clinton family home in Clay from 4:00-6:00 pm on October 25th.Online condolences may be made to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.com

Visitation
Location Not Available
Wednesday 10/25, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Service
Location Not Available
Wednesday 10/25, 1:00 pm
Greenwood Cemetery
515 Everett Street
Ruston, LA 71270
318-251-8621 | Map
Wednesday 10/25, 1:00 pm

Marsha Kay Clinton was born in Ruston, Louisiana on May 23, 1936. She passed on in her beloved family home in Clay, Louisiana on October 17, 2017. She grew up there enjoying farming, cotton fields, horses, livestock, and the joy of rural life in the 1940.Marsha was preceded in death by her father, HP Clinton;Continue Reading

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John Sachs left a message on October 27, 2017:
Marsha Kay was such a dear friend to my mother and father, Fan and Tony Sachs. When new books were received by the Parish Library she would compile a selected reading collection for them and set the books aside, call mom and dad, and have the books ready for them as soon as they arrived. She knew their reading preferences well. Often mom and dad commented on how much they appreciated this kindness by Marsha Kay (even though it was bending the rules a bit.) I thank her for her kindnesses to my parents, her warm greeting of me when we chanced to meet, and all that she did to make and keep Ruston a nice place to call home.
Lou Davenport left a message on October 26, 2017:
simplylou880I was saddened to hear about the passing of Ms. Marsha Kay today. I was a neighbor of hers for a few years. She was a true original in every possible way. I know she will be missed.
the David Clinton Family left a message on October 21, 2017:
We are so sorry to hear about Marsha Kay
the David Clinton Family left a message on October 21, 2017:
We are so sorry to hear about Marsha Kay.
linda Ellis left a message on October 21, 2017:
So sad to hear. Mother and I send our thoughts, prayers, and love to the family. Many remembrances of afternoons at the farm laughing at her stories of school days with Daddy.
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Rhonda Gray left a message on October 21, 2017:
My condolences to the family during this time. I am truly sorry for your loss. Please find comfort and hope found at Revelation 21: 3, 4.
Track & Faye Kavanaugh left a message on October 21, 2017:
We like to remember Marsha in the late 70s & early 80's when we returned to make Clay our home. She was always willing to be a part of gardening, fishing, even sledding (on a sheet of tin) down Hinton's Hill during one of the few snow falls which occurred. We still have some of her woodworking & needlepoint/counted cross-stitch projects: a serving tray, bunny basket, and framed prints. She always loved being involved in the Kavanaugh children's lives.
Kilpatrick Funeral Homes left a message:
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