Clara Rae Beck

Clara Rae Beck, age 69, of Springfield, passed away Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, at her home. No memorial services are planned at this time.

Ms. Beck was born Dec. 27, 1938, in Stockton, Md., to the late Howard Reaves and Corene Earnest Reaves Johnson. She worked as a waitress and cashier. She was a loving mother and grandmother who always found time for her family and friends.

In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her sister, Jerri Ann Randel. She is survived by her daughters, Tamra Jo (Scott) Bargar, of Moyock, N.C., and Amber Rene (Thomas) Crowell, of Springfield; mother, Corene Johnson, of the state of Missouri; sisters, Ramona Jo Ramsey, of the state of Arkansas, and Wanda Fern Ramsey, of the state of Missouri; and grandchildren, Hanna Jo Davis, Tanner Lee Crowell and Tyler Lee Crowell.

Austin & Bell Funeral Home is in charge of these arrangements. View obituary and send condolences online at www.austinandbell.com.