Obituary of Clara Bernice Noel

Bedford Clara Bernice Noel, 89, of Bedford, died at 3:40 pm on Monday, October 29, 2012 at I.U. Health Bedford Hospital. Born July 17, 1923 in Springville, she was the daughter of Clarence B. and Clara (Wright) Kirkman. She married Ernest H. Godsey and he preceded her in death. She later married Elmer Butcher and he preceded her in death. She then married Ralph Noel and he also preceded her in death. She retired from G.E. in Bloomington. She was a devoted mother and grandmother, a member of the Grace Baptist Church in Springville where she had taught Sunday school, played the piano and sang. She enjoyed traveling. Survivors include a son, Dennis Godsey and wife, Frances (Draus) of Springville; two daughters, Patricia J. (Godsey) Super and husband, Don of Springville, Beverly (Godsey) Keister and husband, David of Martinsville; a brother, Lester Kirkman; a sister, Mavis Stafford; ten grandchildren, Connie (Corey) Brown of Markel, IN, Martin Corey of Switz City, IN, Lisa Gayle (Corey) Kelley of Ossian, IN, Sherry Jo (Corey) Mattix of Bloomfield, IN, Daren Scott Lester of Ellettsville, IN, Barry Lester of Mitchell, Kristin Lester of Vincennes, IN, Brian Godsey of Springville, Leann Herr and Janice Wisley both of Bedford; nine step grandchildren, Daniel Keister of Logansport, David Bruce Keister of Martinsville, Deborah (Keister) Hubbard of Martinsville, Doug Keister of Martinsville, Angel Head of Spencer, Dinah Super of CT, Christina Root of Bedford; thirty-four great grandchildren; eleven great great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, three husbands, a son, Darrell (in infancy); three sisters, Marguerite Kirkman, Marjorie Koontz and Thelma Mikels. Funeral Information Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Friday, November 2nd in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Bro. Bob Phillips officiating. Burial will follow in Springville West Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, November 1st and from 11:00 am until the hour of service on Friday, November 2nd at the Day & Carter Mortuary. Donations Information The family asks that friends consider memorial contributions be made to the Springville Heritage Fund.