Clella Pearline

Barton

Clella Pearline Barton daughter of the late Lucy L. Lawson Strange and Arvel Earl Strange was born in Bunker, Missouri, on March 14, 1934. She departed this life at NHC in Desloge, Missouri, on December 30, 2016, at the age of 82.

On February 7, 1952 in Bunker, Missouri, Clella was united in marriage to Monroe Grover Barton and to this union two children were born. He preceded her in death on October 23, 2002. Clella was a member of the Little Vine United Baptist Church. She enjoyed quilting, going to church and gospel music. Clella's greatest joy was spending time with her family especially her grandchildren.

Clella was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, three brothers, Earl, Arvel and Glendon Lee Strange, four sisters, Thelma Reese, Laura Wilkins, Nadine Strange and Minnie Miller.

Clella is survived by one son, Everett Monroe Barton of Salem, Missouri, one daughter, Shirley Hawkins and husband Donald of Park Hills, Missouri, two grandchildren, Mark Hawkins, Monroe Hawkins and wife Sarah, four great-grandchildren, Lauren, Keely, Ethan and Phoenix, two brothers, Woody Strange and wife Eudora of Bunker, Missouri, Paul Strange and wife Peggy of Salem, Missouri. Clella will be deeply missed by her family and many friends who will mourn her passing.

Visitation: Sunday, January 1, 2017 5 to 8 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home

Funeral Services: Monday, January 2nd 11 AM at McSpadden Funeral Home

Ministers: Elder Dennis Burns and Elder Charles Sutton

Burial: Bunker Cemetery

Pallbearers: Erbie Wisdom, Bobby Dotson Jr., Kenny Sumpter, Jarred Strange, Matt Strange and Chris Schuling.

Honorary Pallbearers: Monroe, Mark, Ethan, Phoenix and Lonnie Barton Sr.

In lieu of flowers: Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital or Little Vine United Baptist Church