Claire Ann Craig Sipes was born on April 3, 1934, to Clarence Thomas Craig and Hazel Kate Wimer. She was the seventh of eight children and passed away on March 7, 2025.
Claire was married to Raburn Sipes, and they had no children. Her siblings were Alice, Lucille, Richard, Loren, Elaine, Robert, and Ron; all are deceased except Ron. She will be laid to rest on Monday, March 17, 2025, at Green Hills Cemetery.
Ron remembers her as a kind second mother who was concerned for his safety and served as his mentor.