Clare was a beautiful person, inside and out. She had such a bright aura about her. She was kind and giving and would always shine her brightness on to those who needed it most. She was young and passionate, always working hard to achieve her goals. Clare always said, "Just show me the steps and I'll do it." That was her attitude towards everything in life. She was never afraid of a challenge.
Beauty, kindness, giving, loving - these are just a few of the words that describe Clare. No one ever said a bad word about Clare because she was just that special. If given the chance, she would have been an amazing mother. She was truly one-of-a-kind and will be missed by all who knew her.
Clare loved life. She loved all the little things that made up her days. Coffee in the morning, country music playing in the background, a long walk with her husband and dog by her side. Cold drinks on a hot summer day, sitting on the porch with friends & family, laughing and talking long into the night. She loved her career, her teacher friends, and her students. Getting all dressed up and going out to eat or traveling to new and wonderful places. All these things brought her joy. But the things she loved most of all were her husband Greg, her dog Gracie, and her family. They were her constants, always by her side through thick and thin. And they stayed by her side until the very end. Clare was a lucky woman to have been surrounded by so much love in her life.
Clare was so young and still had so much life ahead of her. In her short time on this earth, she touched so many lives and made such a positive impact. She was always full of life and laughter, and she had a heart of gold. Her loss has left a huge hole in our hearts, but I take comfort in knowing that she will always be with us. Her memory continues to bring joy to our lives. Even though she's gone, she is still very much a part of us. And that's how it will always be.
Clare is preceded in death by her father Stephen Lee Owens and her Grandfather Milton Glenn Owens. Clare is survived by her husband Gregory James Summers, her mother Marsa Leigh Owens, her younger sister Meredith Grace Owens, her younger brother David Connor Owens, her Corgi Gracie May Summers, her Grandfather Marvin Leon Mangrum, her Grandmother Barbara Jean Mangrum, her Grandma Anne Marie Owens, her Father-in-law Gary Mark Summers, her Mother-in-law Susan Dawn Summers, her Sister-in-law Jennifer Dawn Mentzer, her Brother-in-law Wesley Allen Mentzer, her Niece, Addison Harper Mentzer, her Nephew/Godson Jaxon Allen Mentzer, and numerous aunts, uncles, extended family, and friends.
Celebration of life will be held on Friday, June 24, 2022 at 2:00pm in Cashner Colonial Hall. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services. To the very end, Clare wanted to give back. So, in lieu of flowers, please donate to the causes for which she was most passionate. https://autismsociety.org/donate/ or https://www.mdanderson.org/donors-volunteers/donate.html
