Clara L. Nelson Beyer

CLARA L. BEYER, 83 years of age, died Sunday, July 19, 2015 at her home with her family by her side. She was born March 28, 1932 in Louisville to the late Cal and Laura Mae (Chappell) Nelson. She was a graduate of Atherton High School and lived in Louisville the first 30 years of her life. She was a charter member of the “Dizzy Dames” Bunco Club started in the 1950’s. Those members also include Shirley Head, Laura Barnes, Emma Hartford, Delores Jonny, Francis Lewis and the late Audrey Fifer. She was preceded in death by, her parents and siblings, Hazel Shannon, Eugene Nelson and Joyce Ann Mumford.

She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Vincent Morris Beyer; daughters, Connie L. Beyer of Sellersburg, Cathy L. Renn (Charlie) of Sellersburg, and Patti S. Howland (Chris) of Floyds Knobs; sister, Dottie McGuffin and brother, Bob Nelson (Betty). She also leaves five grandchildren, Alex Renn (Hilary), Abby Cyrus (Dusty), Senior Airmen Hayden Howland, Evan Howland and Logan Howland.

Visitation will be 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm Thursday and after 9:00 am Friday at Kraft Funeral Service, 2776 Charlestown Rd., New Albany. Her funeral service will be held 12:00 pm Friday at the Kraft Chapel with private entombment in Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park to follow.

Expressions of sympathy may go to Joseph Rauch, Inc., 845 Park Place, New Albany, IN 47150 or Hosparus/ Hospice of Southern Indiana.

Online condolences may be made to www.kraftfs.com