Beatrice Claunch

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Claunch, Beatrice "Bee," of St. Charles, Missouri, died on Sunday, February 21, 2010 at the age of 86. Dearest wife of the late Jack J. Claunch; beloved daughter of the late Walter and Cora Ward; devoted mother of Dr. Shirley Ross; treasured grandmother of Shannon M. Ross; cherished sister of Aleen Farrah, Iretha Sylvester and Dorothy Simons. She is preceded in death by Bonnie Hughey, sister; Clayton Ward, brother; Harold Ward, brother; Leatrice Maness, twin sister; Donald Ward, brother; Robert Ward, brother. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother, a devoted wife and she inspired love in all who knew her.