Caryl Deane Clippard, daughter of the late Ray and Anza (Ann) Henderson joined her heavenly father on Thursday, April 9, 2020. Caryl was born on December 5, 1932 in Parma, Missouri.
Caryl’s family moved to their family farm in Dexter during her early childhood. After graduating from Dexter Senior High School in 1950, she attended Central Methodist College in Fayette, Missouri. In 1952, Caryl and John F. Ulen Jr. were united in marriage. While serving active duty in 1954 with the USNR, Ensign Ulen was diagnosed with Leukemia and subsequently passed away in October 1954. To this union a son, John F. Ulen III was born in November 1954. While working as an assistant to Superintendent of Dexter Schools, T.S. Hill (1955-56), Caryl met the Dexter High School Basketball Coach, Percy Clippard. The wed in August of 1956 and were fortunate to spend the next 59 years and 10 months together before Percy passed away on June 10, 2016.
Caryl and Percy enjoyed traveling the country and were fortunate to visit many countries overseas together with their friends and family. Caryl was a devoted wife and mother, and spent her time as a homemaker, Girl Scout Leader, Cub Scout Den Mother, and was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church and PEO in Dexter. She loved playing bridge, gardening, reading, traveling, completing crossword puzzles, and spending time with her family and friends.
Caryl was preceded in death by her husband, Percy Clippard and her first husband, John F. Ullen Jr.; her parents, Ray and Ann Henderson; a brother, Terry Henderson; and her beloved sister Joy Kilmer-McQuary. She is survived by her three children, John F. Ullen III of Dexter, Mark Clippard and his wife Beth of Springfield, Missouri, and Sandra Stone of Dexter. She was blessed to have nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.
A private, family only, graveside service will be conducted at Dexter Cemetery on Monday, April 13, 2020. Memorials in her honor can be made to: The Nova Center of the Ozarks, 1340 E Woodhurst Drive, Springfield, Missouri 65804 and Camp Barnabas, 2060 E Sunshine, Springfield, Missouri 65804, both of these organizations are dedicated to providing services for people with special needs.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charges of all arrangements.
