Elsie Clapp, 93, of Table Grove died at 9 p.m. Dec. 19, 2023.Elsie Clapp, 93, of Table Grove died at 9 p.m. Dec. 19, 2023.
She was born Dec. 24, 1929, a daughter of Elza and Cleva Hamm Smith. She married Raymond Eugene Abernathy on May 1, 1948, in Galesburg. He preceded her in death on March 13, 1982. She later married Rev. Edward Clapp on Oct. 2, 1982, in Table Grove. He preceded her in death on June 13, 2006.
She also was preceded in death by five sisters, Marie Onion, Doris Smith, Frances Kendrick, Helen Curless and Rosa Fitzjerrells; and two brothers, Homer Smith and Junior “Jake” Smith.
Surviving are three children, Nancy Abernathy of Table Grove, Lynn Spencer of Vermont and Greg (and Shelley) Abernathy of Vermont; 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.
She first worked at Collins Locker Plant in Table Grove. She later worked at Farm King in Macomb from 1964 until her retirement in 1982.
She was a member of United Church of Christ of Avon, IOOF Rebekahs, where she served as chapter president and district president, and the American Legion Auxiliary.
A service was held Saturday at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria with Pastor Jon Prain officiating. Cremation rites were accorded after the service.
Memorials may be made to the Table Grove Fire and Rescue Squad or MDH Hospice.
Condolences may be sent to www.shawgomemorialhome.com.
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