Clara Ruth Doneghue's Obituary
Clara Ruth Doneghue went home to be with the Lord on September
26, 2002. She was born on February 26, 1918 in Henderson, Kentucky to Milton and Cordia Waite. Clara was married to Frank Doneghue for 36 wonderful years before he was taken home to heaven.
She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Evansville, IN
where she previously resided. Clara moved to Longview in
1995 to be cared for and close to her special granddaughters,
Donna Jennings and Kristin Barnhart. She resided in The
Clairmont Nursing Home for the last 3 years.
She was preceded in death by her two sisters, Ruby Schmidt and Goldie Fraser. She is survived by two sons, Donald R. Pentecost
of Shertz, TX and Thomas L. Pentecost of Lincolnton, NC.
She is also survived by a daughter, Emily Adams of Crossirell, IL and many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren and other family and friends.
Memorial services will be conducted by Ritchie Hamm of Pine Tree Church of Christ at the Rader Funeral Home, 1617 Judson
Road, Longview, TX followed by a graveside service in Evansville, IN.
"This day we entrust to the Lord the soul of Clara Ruth
Doneghue where she will reside in eternal peace and joy.
We love you and will miss you so much for you have enriched our lives greatly."
"Then I will go to the altar of God, to God my joy and my delight." Psalm 43:4 Those unable to attend services may sign an online guestbook at this site.
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