Clara Irene DePriest

Illinois. She was born in Springfield on April 18, 1958 to Robert VanKirk and

Dorris Arlene (White) DePriest. She was a 1976 graduated of Springfield Southeast High

School, and attended Christ for the Nation College. During her twenties, she worked for Oral

Roberts and James Robinson Ministries.

She was married to Richard Milby from 1985 until 2014 and he survives. Once married, she devoted

the rest of her life to her home and children.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a nephew.

She is survived by her children: Jocelyn Irene (Aaron) Morton, of Phoenix, Arizona; Shaina Nicole

Milby, of Tulsa, Oklahoma; Danielle Alexandria (Bryant) Peterson, of Burlington, Colorado;

and Derek DePriest Milby, of Houston, Texas; a sister, Shirley DePriest, brothers: Robert W.

DePriest and Ollie M. (Bridget) DePriest, all of Springfield, Illinois; several nieces and nephews;

and great-nieces and great-nephews.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 6:30pm on Thursday, July 14, 2016 at Rhema Bible Church

Chapel, 1025 West Kenosha Street, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. To respect Clara's wishes and outlook on life colorful and cheerful

attire is requested. Please visit the online "Life Remembered Story" at www.bischfuneralhomewest.com