Obituary for Clara Dalton
Graveside service for Clara Mae Dalton, age 73, of Sulphur Springs, Texas will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, May 12, 2025 at Restlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Ms. Dalton passed away at Christus Mother Frances Hospital in Sulphur Springs on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
Clara Mae Dalton was born on January 17, 1952 in Sulphur Springs, Texas to Albert Wayne Dalton and Delia Juanita (McCurdy) Dalton. Clara was a waitress and helped at the family nursery & gardening business for many years. She was very creative and loved ceramics and painting. Clara was caring and had shared a love for all animals, especially dogs.
Clara is survived by her son, David Townsend, his children, David Eric Townsend and son, Cooper, Kayle Townsend, and Hadenn Townsend and wife Brooklynn; daughter, Teresa Clem, her children Heather Clem and Austin Easley and son, Myles; son, Gary Townsend and wife Melanie and their children, Kaylab & Amanda Glasco, Bret Glasco, Jessyka Glasco, Anthony Bricker, Brantlee Robertson, Rhyder Glasco, Charley Glasco, Gentry Robertson, Jaxson Sparks, and Zeppelin Bevills; special friend, Jeff Robinson; and brothers, Kenneth Dalton and wife Vivian and Lesley Dalton and wife Patricia.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Juanita Dalton; brother, Jerry Dalton; and granddaughter, Chelsea Townsend.
In lieu of flowers, the family ask that you consider a donation to the Hearts of Life Animal Rescue at P.O. BOX 531, Sulphur Springs, TX 75483
Arrangements are under the direction of Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home.
The online register can be signed at www.murrayorwosky.com
