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Emma Jean Claypoole Elgin
Emma Jean Claypoole Elgin, 92, of Kittanning, died Friday, March 2, 2012, in
Kittanning Care Center.
She was born February 23, 1920, in Worthington, the daughter of Arthur and S.
Olive (Edwards) Claypoole.
A 1938 graduate of Worthington-West Franklin High School, Worthington, Pa.
Jean lived in the area all her life and worked for 22 years as the head clerk
for the Selective Service System. She also served as a board member after
retirement.
Jean's faith was very important to her and she was a dedicated member of First
United Methodist Church of Kittanning for more than 50 years. She was a longtime
member of the Gleaners Sunday school class and taught Sunday school for many
years.
Jean was an art show committee member and a worker at fish dinners. Jean loved
being involved in the community and enjoyed working at polling stations for
elections for many years. Swimming was one of Jean's favorite hobbies and she
loved participating in water sports. Music was another of Jean's loves, and this
was showcased by her 50-year participation in the First United Methodist Church
Choir and her many years singing in the Choraliers. Her other favorite pastimes
included reading, sewing and knitting. Those who knew Jean will always remember
her sweet and loving spirit.
Left to cherish her memory are her sister-in-law, Betty Claypoole, of Raleigh,
N.C., with whom she spoke very frequently by telephone; nephews, John Claypoole
and James Claypoole, of Raleigh, N.C., William Claypoole, of Orlando, Fla., and
Russell Claypoole, of Center Point, Texas; nieces, Kathleen Messersmith, of
Sebastian, Fla., and Carol Kristobak, of Bethel Park; cousin, Hazel McMillin, of
Chicora; and many loving friends of Kittanning and surrounding areas.
She was preceded in death by her parents; loving husband, Thomas A. Elgin, whom
she married Aug. 10, 1957, and who passed away in 1979; stepson, Lawrence Elgin;
and brothers, Stewart A. and Ernest L. Claypoole.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at BAUER FUNERAL
HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES INC., 515 N. McKean St., Kittanning. Additional
visitation will be held from 10 a.m. until the time of funeral services at 11
a.m. Monday in First United Methodist Church of Kittanning, 301 N. Jefferson
St., Kittanning, with the Rev. Dr. Allyn Ricketts officiating.
Burial will be in Kittanning Cemetery, Kittanning, Pa.
Memorial contributions may be made in Jean's honor to First United Methodist
Church of Kittanning, 301 Jefferson St., Kittanning, PA 16201.
Arrangements by Bauer Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., Kittanning, Pa.
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