Clara was born to Homer and Sarah (Cole) Lowery. She grew up in Emmett, NE. where she attended grade school before graduating from O'Neill High School in 1942.
She furthered her education at the University of Nebrsaka-Lincoln where she received her BA and Master's degree in Elementary Education. As a young girl, Clara enjoyed music, sewing, 4-H, fishing and reading. She was active in her church and began teaching while she was in High School.
Clara married Grant Woodrow Peacock on July 10-1943 at the Methodist Church in Emmet, NE. and they were blessed with 3 sons. They raisied their family in Emmett, Lincoln, McAllen, Texas adn moving to Valley, NE in 2013.
She taught at servarl country schools, Atkinson, NE. , Plattsmouth and Lincoln NE adn Harlingen, Texas. She was also the Chicago Northwestern Depot Agent in Emmett form 1945 to 1954. Clara worked part time for many years conducting informatioanl surveys for Gallup and other companies. She was a member of NSEA, Nebraska Republican Party, Library Boards, Church Circles, Community organizations, a 4-H leader and a young adult Square Dance Club. Clara loved music, especially with her sons, gardening, canning, politics, playing cards and games. She collected plates, taught herselft to play the piano by ear and enjoyed fishing. She won 2nd Superior at a National Music Contest in Minneapolis in Voice.
Many of the highlights in Clara's life revolved aroung family; marriage to Grant; birth of her sons and grandchildren; her education degrees; travelling overseas adn family vactions to th Blackhills, Yellowstone, Missouri and Colorado.
Clara was independent, stubborn, outgoing, musical, and feisty. She was an avid Husker fan, enjoyed fried chicken, a hot cup of coffee and dinner out at the Legion Club. Being a bit of a "lead food', Clara had no patience for slow drivers.
Preceded by:
Husband: Grant
Parents: Homer and Sarah
Sister: Sadie
Grandchildren: Chuck and Shannon
Great grandson: Dwayne
Survived by:
Sons: Ken (Carolyn), Curtis (Anna), and Cal (Toni)
7 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildre, 2 great great grandchildren
Reichmuth Funeral Home
Feb 2018
She furthered her education at the University of Nebrsaka-Lincoln where she received her BA and Master's degree in Elementary Education. As a young girl, Clara enjoyed music, sewing, 4-H, fishing and reading. She was active in her church and began teaching while she was in High School.
Clara married Grant Woodrow Peacock on July 10-1943 at the Methodist Church in Emmet, NE. and they were blessed with 3 sons. They raisied their family in Emmett, Lincoln, McAllen, Texas adn moving to Valley, NE in 2013.
She taught at servarl country schools, Atkinson, NE. , Plattsmouth and Lincoln NE adn Harlingen, Texas. She was also the Chicago Northwestern Depot Agent in Emmett form 1945 to 1954. Clara worked part time for many years conducting informatioanl surveys for Gallup and other companies. She was a member of NSEA, Nebraska Republican Party, Library Boards, Church Circles, Community organizations, a 4-H leader and a young adult Square Dance Club. Clara loved music, especially with her sons, gardening, canning, politics, playing cards and games. She collected plates, taught herselft to play the piano by ear and enjoyed fishing. She won 2nd Superior at a National Music Contest in Minneapolis in Voice.
Many of the highlights in Clara's life revolved aroung family; marriage to Grant; birth of her sons and grandchildren; her education degrees; travelling overseas adn family vactions to th Blackhills, Yellowstone, Missouri and Colorado.
Clara was independent, stubborn, outgoing, musical, and feisty. She was an avid Husker fan, enjoyed fried chicken, a hot cup of coffee and dinner out at the Legion Club. Being a bit of a "lead food', Clara had no patience for slow drivers.
Preceded by:
Husband: Grant
Parents: Homer and Sarah
Sister: Sadie
Grandchildren: Chuck and Shannon
Great grandson: Dwayne
Survived by:
Sons: Ken (Carolyn), Curtis (Anna), and Cal (Toni)
7 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildre, 2 great great grandchildren
Reichmuth Funeral Home
Feb 2018
Clara was born to Homer and Sarah (Cole) Lowery. She grew up in Emmett, NE. where she attended grade school before graduating from O'Neill High School in 1942.
She furthered her education at the University of Nebrsaka-Lincoln where she received her BA and Master's degree in Elementary Education. As a young girl, Clara enjoyed music, sewing, 4-H, fishing and reading. She was active in her church and began teaching while she was in High School.
Clara married Grant Woodrow Peacock on July 10-1943 at the Methodist Church in Emmet, NE. and they were blessed with 3 sons. They raisied their family in Emmett, Lincoln, McAllen, Texas adn moving to Valley, NE in 2013.
She taught at servarl country schools, Atkinson, NE. , Plattsmouth and Lincoln NE adn Harlingen, Texas. She was also the Chicago Northwestern Depot Agent in Emmett form 1945 to 1954. Clara worked part time for many years conducting informatioanl surveys for Gallup and other companies. She was a member of NSEA, Nebraska Republican Party, Library Boards, Church Circles, Community organizations, a 4-H leader and a young adult Square Dance Club. Clara loved music, especially with her sons, gardening, canning, politics, playing cards and games. She collected plates, taught herselft to play the piano by ear and enjoyed fishing. She won 2nd Superior at a National Music Contest in Minneapolis in Voice.
Many of the highlights in Clara's life revolved aroung family; marriage to Grant; birth of her sons and grandchildren; her education degrees; travelling overseas adn family vactions to th Blackhills, Yellowstone, Missouri and Colorado.
Clara was independent, stubborn, outgoing, musical, and feisty. She was an avid Husker fan, enjoyed fried chicken, a hot cup of coffee and dinner out at the Legion Club. Being a bit of a "lead food', Clara had no patience for slow drivers.
Preceded by:
Husband: Grant
Parents: Homer and Sarah
Sister: Sadie
Grandchildren: Chuck and Shannon
Great grandson: Dwayne
Survived by:
Sons: Ken (Carolyn), Curtis (Anna), and Cal (Toni)
7 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildre, 2 great great grandchildren
Reichmuth Funeral Home
Feb 2018
She furthered her education at the University of Nebrsaka-Lincoln where she received her BA and Master's degree in Elementary Education. As a young girl, Clara enjoyed music, sewing, 4-H, fishing and reading. She was active in her church and began teaching while she was in High School.
Clara married Grant Woodrow Peacock on July 10-1943 at the Methodist Church in Emmet, NE. and they were blessed with 3 sons. They raisied their family in Emmett, Lincoln, McAllen, Texas adn moving to Valley, NE in 2013.
She taught at servarl country schools, Atkinson, NE. , Plattsmouth and Lincoln NE adn Harlingen, Texas. She was also the Chicago Northwestern Depot Agent in Emmett form 1945 to 1954. Clara worked part time for many years conducting informatioanl surveys for Gallup and other companies. She was a member of NSEA, Nebraska Republican Party, Library Boards, Church Circles, Community organizations, a 4-H leader and a young adult Square Dance Club. Clara loved music, especially with her sons, gardening, canning, politics, playing cards and games. She collected plates, taught herselft to play the piano by ear and enjoyed fishing. She won 2nd Superior at a National Music Contest in Minneapolis in Voice.
Many of the highlights in Clara's life revolved aroung family; marriage to Grant; birth of her sons and grandchildren; her education degrees; travelling overseas adn family vactions to th Blackhills, Yellowstone, Missouri and Colorado.
Clara was independent, stubborn, outgoing, musical, and feisty. She was an avid Husker fan, enjoyed fried chicken, a hot cup of coffee and dinner out at the Legion Club. Being a bit of a "lead food', Clara had no patience for slow drivers.
Preceded by:
Husband: Grant
Parents: Homer and Sarah
Sister: Sadie
Grandchildren: Chuck and Shannon
Great grandson: Dwayne
Survived by:
Sons: Ken (Carolyn), Curtis (Anna), and Cal (Toni)
7 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildre, 2 great great grandchildren
Reichmuth Funeral Home
Feb 2018
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