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Barba Evelyn Dunn Clanton went home to her Lord and Savior in peace on Friday, March 22. She was met there by her loving husband of 66 years, Robert Cloman Clanton, her parents, CJ and Evelyn Dunn, and her siblings Betty Glass, Bobby Dunn, and Beverly Howard. Barba was born in Sterling City on September 15, 1939. She attended Sterling City schools through the ninth grade. As an active and adventurous child, she had many fond memories of ranch living, her childhood, and her classmates. Her family moved to Alpine when Barba was in 10th grade, and not long after she met Robert Clanton. They were married in Alpine on March 16, 1957. Throughout her married life, she had many titles including teller, Nursery Director, and administrative assistant, but none were more important to her than the title of “mom” to her five kids, as she called them: Peggy, Terry, Henry, Elaine, and Robbie and later “Nana” to nine grandkids and six great-grands. As an accomplished seamstress, she would often make dresses, costumes, and window treatments when called upon. Her fried chicken was seasoned to perfection for the family of seven. When she did have free time, which wasn’t often with a house full of kids and their friends, Barba enjoyed Doris Day movies, thrifting and gifting, coffee at the cafe, and Norman Rockwell art. She was a fan of professional tennis, even amassing a collection of 60+ Jack Kramer Signature tennis rackets, the same racket she played with as a youth. Together with Robert, they were active members of First Baptist Fort Davis and Balmorhea. Their firm foundation of faith and their union is everlasting and a model to all who knew them. Barba is survived by her kids: Peggy Clanton DeSpain (Ray), Terry Clanton, Henry Clanton (Allison), Barba Elaine Clanton Nelson (Brad), Roberta Clanton Cromeens. Grandkids: Brian DeSpain, Brittany DeSpain Roten (Charlie), Breanna DeSpain Ball (Daniel), Robert Clanton, Reid Clanton, Rachel Clanton, Reagan Nelson, Landry Nelson, and Sterling Cromeens. Great Grandkids: Beau DeSpain; DeLainey, Jackson, and Annalee Roten; Madalynn and Maevery Ball. Sisters-in-law: Ann Sawyer and Raye Dunn, and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to special care providers from A Page in Life and Amedisys Hospice. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to Paisano Baptist Encampment, the church of your choice, or your local food bank. Details of a joint memorial in far West Texas will be shared at a later date.
