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Lois Marie Parr Miller Clanton

Female 1914 - 1998  (83 years)


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  • Name Lois Marie Parr Miller Clanton 
    Born 29 May 1914  Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Died 1 Jan 1998  Forks, Clallam County, Washington Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Cremated Rossville Cemetery, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I2824  Rossville
    Last Modified 20 Aug 2018 

    Father Shirley Olan Parr,   b. 24 Jul 1890, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 21 Dec 1958, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 68 years) 
    Mother Edna M James Parr,   b. 3 Dec 1894, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 28 Oct 1980, Rossville, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 85 years) 
    Married 1 Jan 1913 
    Family ID F1101  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Wayne Miller 
    Married 12 Dec 1932  Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • There is a Wayne Miller in our database, son of William Paul Miller and Florence Miller. I am not sure if Lois was married to this Wayne Miller or not at this point, so I created a second Wayne Miller. 8-2-2017
    Children 
     1. Shirley Joy Miller Redmon,   b. 17 Apr 1937
    Documents
    Bridal Shower- Parr, Lois
    Bridal Shower- Parr, Lois
    Misses Ruth Miller and Helen Mason entertained at a shower Wednesday afternoon for Mrs. Wayne Miller, at the home of Mrs. Sherman James. After a few interesting games were played the bride was asked to go to a decorated Christmas tree and clip the cards which were hanging thereon. On the cards were written rhyming verses telling where to find the hidden gifts. These were hidden in various places about the house. The bride read the verses aloud and then proceeded to hunt for the gifts. Mrs. Miller received many lovely and useful articles. Dainty refreshments were served. Gifts were received from Mrs. Joe Parr sr. Mrs. A. A. Cless, Mrs. Charity James, Mrs. Joe Parr jr., Mrs. Ina James, Mrs. Charley Parr, Mrs. Blanche Davis, Mrs. S. 0. Parr, Mrs. A. S. Parr, Mrs. Ethel Kerr, Mrs. John Parr, Mrs. Lawrence Farley, Mrs. Lula Kassebaum, Mrs. Sherman James; Misses Dorothy Hopkins, Lucille Griswold, Kathleen Pelfrey, Frances Whittington, Thelma Cless, Olive Martin, Alice Lemon, Lila Ellis, Lorene Parr, Thora Parr, Grace Sanders
    Marriage- Parr, Lois-Miller, Wayne
    Marriage- Parr, Lois-Miller, Wayne
    Announcement is made of the marriage of Miss Lois Parr, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Shirley Parr, and Mr. Wayne Miller son of Mr. and Mrs. W.P. Miller of Valencia. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. G.G. Horne at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Horne of Oakland avenue, Monday afternoon. The young couple were attended by Miss Helen Mason and Mr. Nathaniel Parr, also of Rossville.
    Last Modified 20 Aug 2018 13:35:33 
    Family ID F4093  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Carl Nolen Clanton,   b. 1909,   d. 22 Sep 1984  (Age 75 years) 
    Children 
     1. William Clanton
     2. Marguerite Clanton White
     3. Joy Clanton Hecker
    Last Modified 20 Aug 2018 13:33:28 
    Family ID F1102  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsDied - 1 Jan 1998 - Forks, Clallam County, Washington Link to Google Earth
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  • Documents
    Obituary- Clanton, Lois 1
    Obituary- Clanton, Lois 1
    Lois Parr Clanton

    A graveside memorial service for family and friends to celebrate the life of Lois Parr Clanton will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 18, at the Rossville Cemetery. There will also be a time of visitation and fellowship at Rossville Christian Church following the graveside service.

    Mrs. Clanton died January 1, 1998, in Forks, WN. She was cremated. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Clanton.

    Survivors include three daughters, Marguerite White, Forks, WN, Shirley Redmon, Edmond, OK, Joy Hecker, Russellville, AR; and one son, William Clanton, San Diego, CA. Other survivors include four sisters, Thora Stadler and Maxine Stadler, Phoenix, AR, and Lorene Harth and Thelma Martin, both of Topeka.

    Memorial contributions may be made to the Kaw Valley Girl Scout Council, P.O, Box 4314, Topeka 66604.
    Obituary- Clanton Lois 2
    Obituary- Clanton Lois 2
    Lois Parr Clanton

    FORKS, Wash. -- Lois Parr Clanton, 83, Forks, died Jan.1, 1998, at a Forks hospital.

    Mrs. Clanton had worked many years with the Kansas Inspection Bureau before she retired. She also was a former president of the Kaw Valley Girl Scout Council of northeast Kansas.

    She was born May 29, 1914, in Rossville, Kan., the daughter of Shirley and Edna Parr. She was graduated from Rossville High School. She moved to Washington state from Topeka, Kans., after she had retired.

    Mrs. Clanton was member of West Side Christian Church in Topeka.

    She married Carl Clanton. He preceded her in death.

    Survivors include a son, William Clanton, San Diego, Calif.; three daughters, Marguerite White, Forks, Shirley Redmon, Edmond, Okla., and Joy Hecker, Russellville, Ark,; four sisters, Thora Stadler and Maxine Stadler, both of Phoenix, and Lorene Harth and Thelma Martin, both of Topeka; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

    Mrs. Clanton was cremated. Memorial services will be scheduled at a later date.

    Memorial contributions may be made to the Kaw Valley Girl Scout Council, P.O. Box 4314, Topeka, 66604.
    Birth- Parr, Lois
    Birth- Parr, Lois
    A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Shirley Parr Friday, May 29th.