She was born on February 2, 1937 in Springfield, the daughter of the late Homer Clark and Ada Meredith. She married Frank Claybourn in October of 1958 and he preceded her in death.
Nadine retired from Springfield School District 186. She volunteered for the Meals-On-Wheels program and loved spending time with her family and travelling. She loved and had a special connection with animals.
She is survived by her 3 children, Gary (fiancé Marcia Sheppard-Kemp) Claybourn of Springfield, Connie (husband Kevin) Wilson of Elkhart, IL, and Traci (husband Steve) Sheppard of New Berlin, IL; 3 grandchildren, Courtney, Steven, and Nick; 3 great-grandchildren, Luke, Sebastian, and Audrey; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Besides her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by a son Don Miller; and 4 brothers and 3 sisters.
Arrangements are under the directions of Bisch and Son Funeral Home, 505 E. Allen, Springfield, where visitation will be held on Monday, November 16, 2020 from 9 am until time of the funeral service at 11 am. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield.
Memorials may be made to the APL (Animal Protective League), 1001 Taintor Rdl, Springfield, IL 62702.