Sondra Rochelle Clover Jonesboro, Illinois Obituary

Sondra Rochelle Clover

<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Sondra Rochelle Clover, 78, went home to be with Jesus on March 11, 2023. Sondra was born in Anna, Illinois, April 18, 1944, to Wayne “Kate” and Ivory (Wilson) Wright. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, niece and friend to many. </p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sondra graduated from Shawnee High School in 1966. She had a successful career serving as the clerk/treasurer for the City of Grand Tower and the Village of East Cape Girardeau for a combined 40 years. She also served as a medical records clerk for Shawnee Health Service for 25 years. She treasured the relationships she built during her career. </p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sondra married her sweetheart, Mike Clover, on July 15, 1967 at Ware Methodist Church. They were blessed with their girls: Becky (Terry) Glodo of East Cape Girardeau, IL, Shelly Clover-Hill of Anna, IL and granddaughter Katelyn (Will) Bode of Cape Girardeau, MO.&nbsp; </p><p>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include her daughters and granddaughter; sisters Sharon (Merv) Smith of Poplar Bluff, MO, Beverly (Jerry) Ellis of Grand Tower, IL, Vicki Wilson of Jonesboro, IL , Debbie Wright of Cobden, IL , and Audrey Wright and Karen Wright both of Jonesboro, IL; brothers Jim Wright of Jonesboro, IL and Richard (Wilma) Wright of Dexter, MO; in-laws Bernard (Debi) Clover of Killeen, TX, John (Cheryl) Clover of Carterville, IL. Linda Diesen of King George, VA; many nieces, nephews, cousins and other extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, son-in-law Jeff Hill, father and mother-in-law Harvey and Essie Clover; sisters Barb (Morris) Foster, Lois (Lester) Dickerson and Ruth (Harry) Allen; brother Bill Wright; in-laws Ralph and Sharon Clover, Richard Clover and Larry Diesen. </p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sondra loved her family dearly and enjoyed spending time with them. Her favorites included road trips, St. Louis Cardinal ballgames and family vacations to the beach. Those close to Sondra knew she loved to have fun which resulted in countless practical jokes and endless laughter. To know Sondra was to love her. </p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Sondra loved the Lord and came to know him early in her life, she instilled her Christian values in her family and gave them the assurance she was ready to go home to be with Jesus. </p><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, March 16, 2023 at the Rendleman &amp; Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro, with Reverend Bobby Henson officiating. Interment will be at Walker Hill Cemetery in Grand Tower. Pallbearers will be: Terry Glodo, Will Bode, Arthur Ward, Richard Wright, Jim Wright, Dale Foster and Kenny Allen.&nbsp;Family and friends may visit from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at the Rendleman &amp; Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Memorial contributions may be made to Walker Hill Cemetery and envelopes will be available at the funeral home. </p>
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     Sondra Rochelle Clover, 78, went home to be with Jesus on March 11, 2023. Sondra was born in Anna, Illinois, April 18, 1944, to Wayne “Kate” and Ivory (Wilson) Wright. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, niece and friend to many.

     Sondra graduated from Shawnee High School in 1966. She had a successful career serving as the clerk/treasurer for the City of Grand Tower and the Village of East Cape Girardeau for a combined 40 years. She also served as a medical records clerk for Shawnee Health Service for 25 years. She treasured the relationships she built during her career.

     Sondra married her sweetheart, Mike Clover, on July 15, 1967 at Ware Methodist Church. They were blessed with their girls: Becky (Terry) Glodo of East Cape Girardeau, IL, Shelly Clover-Hill of Anna, IL and granddaughter Katelyn (Will) Bode of Cape Girardeau, MO. 

     Survivors include her daughters and granddaughter; sisters Sharon (Merv) Smith of Poplar Bluff, MO, Beverly (Jerry) Ellis of Grand Tower, IL, Vicki Wilson of Jonesboro, IL , Debbie Wright of Cobden, IL , and Audrey Wright and Karen Wright both of Jonesboro, IL; brothers Jim Wright of Jonesboro, IL and Richard (Wilma) Wright of Dexter, MO; in-laws Bernard (Debi) Clover of Killeen, TX, John (Cheryl) Clover of Carterville, IL. Linda Diesen of King George, VA; many nieces, nephews, cousins and other extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, son-in-law Jeff Hill, father and mother-in-law Harvey and Essie Clover; sisters Barb (Morris) Foster, Lois (Lester) Dickerson and Ruth (Harry) Allen; brother Bill Wright; in-laws Ralph and Sharon Clover, Richard Clover and Larry Diesen.

     Sondra loved her family dearly and enjoyed spending time with them. Her favorites included road trips, St. Louis Cardinal ballgames and family vacations to the beach. Those close to Sondra knew she loved to have fun which resulted in countless practical jokes and endless laughter. To know Sondra was to love her.

     Sondra loved the Lord and came to know him early in her life, she instilled her Christian values in her family and gave them the assurance she was ready to go home to be with Jesus.

     Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, March 16, 2023 at the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro, with Reverend Bobby Henson officiating. Interment will be at Walker Hill Cemetery in Grand Tower. Pallbearers will be: Terry Glodo, Will Bode, Arthur Ward, Richard Wright, Jim Wright, Dale Foster and Kenny Allen. Family and friends may visit from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Memorial contributions may be made to Walker Hill Cemetery and envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

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15
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Wednesday, March 15 2023
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Jonesboro, IL 62952
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Jonesboro, IL 62952
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16
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Thursday, March 16 2023
02:30 PM
Walker Hill Cemetery
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Grand Tower, IL 62942
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