Nancy Mae Clutter: A Brief Biography

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Nancy Mae Clutter, 16, of Garden City, Kansas, went to be with the Lord on November 15, 1959. She was born January 2, 1943, in Garden City, Kansas. Nancy was the daughter of Herbert and Bonnie Mae Clutter. She is survived by two loving sisters; Eveanna Clutter and Beverly Clutter. She is preceded in death by her parents Herbert and Bonnie Mae Clutter, and brother, Kenyon Neal Clutter.
Nancy attended Holcomb School. She was class president and was an excellent student. Nancy was an active member of 4-H, enjoyed baking, and riding her horse, Babe. Nancy attended church at Garden City’s Methodist Church. She was active in her church youth group, young Methodists League. She loved to play the piano and clarinet. She was an excellent seamstress.

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