Pauline "Clarabel" Woodside's Obituary
Pauline "Clarabel" Woodside, age 90, of San Antonio, TX, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 1:37 a.m., in Methodist Hospital Texsan, Balcones Heights, TX.
Some knew her as Clarabel and some as Clara. She was born on December 2, 1934 in Galesburg, IL, a daughter to Edward L. and Emma E. (Kocian) Beetley. On September 15, 1971, she married Dale Lee Little in Chester, IL and he preceded her in death on June 20, 1989. On February 16, 1990, she married Ray Woodside and he preceded her in death on December 26, 1995. She was a lifetime member at the V.F.W. Auxiliary Post #6865 of Coulterville, IL. Before Clara's macular degeneration she enjoyed crocheting afghans and playing with her dogs. Clara always loved spending time with her family especially with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great great-grandchild. She will be missed by all who loved her.
Survivors include her one son, Michael (Suzanne) Appel of San Antonio, TX; one daughter, Melanie (Clarence) Kellerman of Tamaroa, IL; one brother, Albert (Lori) Beetley of Baldwin, IL; three grandchildren, Jennifer (Jason) Laut of Sparta, IL, Karen (Brady) Baker of Belleville, IL, and Paula (Chuck) Wilson of Tilden, IL; nine great-grandchildren; one great great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands; one son, Thomas Appel; daughter and son-in-law, Doreen and Keith Kohrs; brother, Ivan Beetley, and sister, Lila Florkowski.
It was Clara's wishes to be cremated and a celebration of life will be at a later date.
Pyatt Funeral Home, Coulterville, IL has been entrusted with arrangements.
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