Clara Balderson

Clara White Balderson, 86 of Ripley peacefully passed away February 28, 2013 at Eldercare Health and Rehabilitation. Clara was born January 2, 1927 and was a foster daughter of the late Ralph and Vera Garloch of Vienna. She graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1946 and attended nurses training at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital, Children's Hospital in Washington, D.C. and Saint Elizabeth Hospital in Washington, D.C. Clara performed her duties as a Licensed Practical Nurse at Camden Clark Memorial Hospital and Jackson General Hospital in Ripley. She also worked in nursing homes in Wood County and Jackson County. She attended the Summit Valley Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and her beautiful flower garden. She is survived by four children; a son Paul Balderson (Tina) of Sandyville; daughters Rosalie Fridley (Jim) of Ripley, Sharon Abner of Ripley and Mary Davis (Rick) of Parkersburg; Two grandchildren, Kayla Roberts (Kevin) of Walker and Michael Balderson of Lubeck; two great grandchildren, Conner Roberts and Colson Roberts of Walker. She was preceded in death by her first husband Dale Balderson in 1975 and second husband Bob Rhodes; foster brother James Williams and son-in-law Douglas Abner. Funeral Service will be 1:00 pm Sunday, March 3, 2013 at the Waybright Funeral Home, Ripley with Pastor Rick Perrine officiating. Burial will be in the Independence Cemetery, Sandyville. Friends may call from 6 to 8 pm Saturday at the funeral home. Condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.waybrightfuneralhome.com. Service: Sunday, March 3, 2013 1:00 pm Waybright Funeral Home Visitation: Saturday, March 2, 2013 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Waybright Funeral Home