EASON, Claridell Claywell, 90, passed away January 25, 2020. She was born in Plant City to the late William Henry and Elizabeth Rose Arthur Claywell. As a young child, Claridell assisted her father, who was one of the founding members of Suncoast Schools Federal Credit Union, working as the first treasurer-manager from 1934-1967.
She was a devout Christian. Claridell met her future husband, John Richard Eason “Dick”, when they were each President at MYF (Methodist Youth Foundation). She wed at the age of 18, one day after Dicks’ 20th birthday. They moved to Miami where she taught elementary school while he attended University of Miami Medical School, earning his doctorate degree. She held a Master’s in Education, taught Elementary Education for over 39 years wither own a creative style of teaching, the greater portion at Carrollwood Elementary in Tampa. Health permitting, she was an active member at BSF (Bible Study Fellowship International) as well as at her church, St Mark’s Episcopal Church in Tampa.
She became a widow while in her 30’s, her husband, Dr. John Richard Eason, a Captain in the USAF, died at the age of 35. Claridell is survived by; daughter Elizabeth K Eason; sister, Betty Lou Washington (Emory); brother, Henry A Claywell (Pat); niece, Cindy Chambers (Danny); nephew, Tommy Claywell; and her loving caregiver for the past 10 years, Elena Gardner.
A Life Celebration service will be conducted 10 am, Saturday, February 15, 2020 at St Mark’s Episcopal Church, 13312 Cain Rd, Tampa, FL 33625.
In lieu of flowers:
Duvall Homes, 3395 Grand Ave., Deland, FL, 32720
or St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 13312 Cain Road, Tampa, FL, 33625
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