Wanda L Clarkston

Wanda L. Clarkston, 76, of rural Hillsboro IN, passed away 9:01AM Sunday August 22, 2021 at her residence with her family at her side. 

Wanda was born March 2, 1945 in Cates, Indiana the daughter of John and Inez (Mitchell) Towell. She married John C. Clarkston March 30, 1963 in Cates, Indiana. 

She is preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Brenda Storckman; and a brother, Denny Towell. 

Surviving family include her husband, John C. Clarkston, Hillsboro IN; two daughters, Linda (Ron) Walls, Evansville IN; Buffy (Randy) White, Covington IN; a son Ed (Lori) Clarkston, Hillsboro IN; a sister, Nancy Douglas, Kingman IN; six grandchildren, Kyle (Brittany) Stanton, Kari (Brandon) McNeely, Cassie (Nathan) Lea, Aaron (Jessica) White, Caden Lynn, Abby (Ross) Columbia; and eight great-grandchildren. 

Wanda had attended school in Cates and graduated from Kingman High School in 1963. She was a member of Cates Community Church, where she enjoyed her church family and loved serving the Lord there with them. She enjoyed gardening, and cooking; she always insisted on feeding whoever might stop by to visit, you never left her house hungry. More than anything she loved and enjoyed her family. 

She had been employed by Steel Grip for more than 20 years prior to her retirement. But she will be best remembered as a wonderful homemaker, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. 

Visitation will be 12:00 to 2:00 PM Thursday August 26, 2021 at Dickerson Funeral Home in Veedersburg. Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Thursday August 26, 2021 at Dickerson Funeral Home with Pastor Dusty Woodrow officiating, burial will be at Coal Creek (Snoddy’s) Cemetery near Stringtown IN. Memorial contributions may be given to Coal Creek Cemetery.  Online condolences at www.dickersonfuneralhome.com