Clara Mae Gramlisch

Clara Mae Gramlisch, 84, peacefully passed away at her home in Delta, Missouri at 11:25 a.m., Feb. 12, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. The eighth child of Robert and Sophie Meyers Driskell, Clara was born in Perkins, Missouri October 23, 1934. She lived all her life in the Delta and Chaffee area.

On a dare after their first blind date, Clara married Billy Gene Gramlisch, who survives of the home, on June 19, 1952 in Piggott, Arkansas. They shared an amazing love story for nearly 67 years.

Survivors are a daughter and son-in-law, Linda (Mark) Perry of Delta; three grandsons, Jim (Carla) Perry, Travis (Jayme) Perry and Eric (Kathy) Perry all of Delta; five great-grandchildren, Brittney (Cody) Mayfield, Blake Perry (Natalie Kindle), Megan Perry (Auston Kirkpatrick), Jeremy Perry (Cooper Simpson) and Triston Perry (Dailey Bond); three great-great-grandchildren, Jaci Mayfield, Briar Kirkpatrick and Kyson Mayfield. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to her parents, Clara was preceded in death by all of her siblings, five sisters; Nevada Roseberry, Artie Harris, Iva Scally, Mildred Hunsaker and Frances Driskell; three brothers, Isaac, Truman and Charles Driskell and a granddaughter, Cinda.

There are not enough words to explain the love Clara had for her family. She always said she was a lucky woman to have them all in her life daily. She was loving, caring and nurturing to everyone who walked in her home.

Friends may call after 11:00 am until time of service on Thursday at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Chaffee.

Funeral Service will be 1:00 pm on Thursday at the Chapel with Rev. Jack Owens officiating. Burial will follow at Williams Cemetery in Perkins.