She was retired owner/operator of a child care center in her home and was a member of Rose Hill Free Will Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Lester Grider and Maggie Spakes Grider and was preceded in death by two brothers.
Survivors include her husband, Jerry Clemons of Monticello; one son, Bubba Clemons and wife, Laura, of Monticello; one daughter, Darla Barnett and husband, Chris, of Monticello; four grandchildren, Maggie Rae Barnett, Cade Clemons, Emily Clemons and Rachel Barnett; and five brothers and four sisters.
Condolences(36)
Allen & Amy Dicerson & Family
Monticello, AR Tuesday, March 23, 2010 Bubba, Coach Jerry, & Darla... Sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless YouSamantha Hewitt & Kids
Monticello, AR Monday, March 22, 2010 We were so sorry to hear about Moma Baby. We will miss her.The Patricl Family
warren, AR Thursday, March 11, 2010 My name is Sonya Patrick , my family and I would like to let you know you are thought of at this time. My parents ( James and Shirley Patrick ) of Rowell were neighbors to Ms. Maggie and family .Morris & Carolyn Curry
warren, AR Thursday, March 11, 2010 Jerry, we just learned today of your great loss and extend to you our heartfelt sympathy.Linda Beckham Smith
Dumas, AR Wednesday, March 10, 2010 Jerry, Bubba and Darla,So sorry about the loss of your wife and mother. She was a very sweet lady and will be missed by many. I just found out about her passing today or I would have tried to come to visitation. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Eric Grider
State College, PA Wednesday, March 10, 2010 Going to miss you Aunt Kathy. You and Uncle Jerry always made me feel special. I will always cherish our talks and remember all the times you went out of your way to cook me up something good to eat. My boys will know about Aunt Kathy as I will tell the stories of the love that always provided a secure blanket to our family.Whitney Dottley
Monticello, AR Wednesday, March 10, 2010 Momma Baby was a precious person who will always have a special place in my heart. I have so many memories of her and Daddy Jerry keeping my sister and I as children. She made us both feel so loved while our mother worked. Praying for your family during this sad time! Love ya'll!Susie Chadwick
Monticello, AR Wednesday, March 10, 2010 Jerry and family, my heart is breaking for you. I have known and loved Kathy for years and years. She was always one of my favorite people. I know the pain you are going through now. May God Bless you all.Robin Johnson
Monticello, AR Wednesday, March 10, 2010 May you rest peacefully now, and we know you will be watching each of us. What a very spcecial place we have in our hearts because of you. Each of us were blessed to have you in our lives. We love you very much!Robin, Kenny, Mandy, Katie, Andy and Lillie Kate
Judy Grider Harrison
Arkadelphia, AR Wednesday, March 10, 2010 I am deeply saddened by Kathy's death. Although I have not seen her in many years, I remember how kind and sweet she was. She was so good to my parents (her Uncle Claude and Aunt Kat). She will be greatly missed. I regret that I did not know about the funeral in time to make arrangments to get off work, but I pray that God will give you the strength that you need to get through this difficult time. Judy Grider HarrisonSusie Wheeler
Warren, AR Wednesday, March 10, 2010 Our prayers are with you. We think of Kathy often and smile, as we will continue to forever. A part of Moma Baby will live on forever in the lives of the children she loved so well. I am so thankful she was a part of raising our boys, Brandon and Benj.Susie Wheeler
Brenda Eldridge
Marion, AR Wednesday, March 10, 2010 Jerry, Darla, Bubba & familySo sorry to hear about Kathy. She was a great person and had such an impact on every life she touched. I always knew what great care "Moma Baby" had for each of her "kids" and I am so thankful she was a part of Brad & Bethany's life.
I will continue to pray for your family during this difficult time
Cecil and LaDonna Reed
Monticello, AR Tuesday, March 9, 2010 Im so sorry for the loss of Mrs. Kathy she is the sweetest lady I have ever known.God Bless you-all. Her family was everything to her.Duane & Debbie Mills
Sherwood, AR Tuesday, March 9, 2010 We are so sorry for your loss. We loved Kathy. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are praying for your comfort.Love,
Duane and Debbie
Missy Stewart HUtton
Monticello, AR Tuesday, March 9, 2010 Sorry for your loss. Kathy was a sweet and caring person. She will always be remembered. I will keep the family in my prayers.Kathryn Jacobs
Monticello, AR Tuesday, March 9, 2010 I am so sorry for your loss. Kathy was so wonderful. Our children loved her. She will be greatly missed.James and Kathy Berry
Monticello, AR Tuesday, March 9, 2010 Bubba ,Darla and familyWe love you and our thoughts are with you at this sad time .
The times we were with Kathy she was so kind and loveing to our family and we will never forget that. She will be missed.
Aunt Kathy and Uncle James
Katie (Davis) Green
Monticello, AR Tuesday, March 9, 2010 As i sit here and try to find the words to say, i cant. Momma Baby was just like my second mom. She raised me from when i was a little girl till i got older. I loved her so much, there are so many memories. I got to see her for a split second last week and she got to see Lillie Kate which ment so much to me. She was such a precious lady and will be truly missed by many. Daddy Jerry, Darla, Bubba and the rest of her family are in my thoughts and prayers as they not only lost there wife and mom but such a wonderful lady. I love ya'll!Jerry W. Spakes
Rison, AR Tuesday, March 9, 2010 Jerry, Darla, Bubba.I am very sorry for your loss. I know what a special person Kathy was and has always been.
Having known her all my life and sharing many fun times together while we were growing up. I will always remember the friendly smile and chuckles she has always had. I have spend many hours as a kid at Aunt Maggie's house and those we will never forget.
Kathy was a wonderful person and truely loved everyone. We all know where she is now.
Cousin: Jerry W. Spakes
Stephanie (Pruitt) Harton
Monticello, AR Tuesday, March 9, 2010 Just wanted you all to know that my prayers are with you during your time of sorrow. God truly blessed you with a special mother.Harry & Peggy Densmore
Star City, AR Tuesday, March 9, 2010 Bubba an Laura our prayer are with the family during this time of saddnes.Mandy Rochelle
Little Rock, AR Monday, March 8, 2010 Moma Baby will be truly missed. She was so dear to my family, especially my sister Katie. My heart is filled with prayers for the whole Clemons family and I am so sorry for y'alls lost of such a precious woman. I love y'all so much!Linda Barnett
Monticello, AR Monday, March 8, 2010 If I could have searched the world over, I could not have found a more precious lady to be my "Co-Grandmother". We shared two precious granddaughters and called ourselves Co-Grandmothers. She was a precious friend and I loved her like a sister & I will miss her tremendously, but I am so proud she was a part of my life and she greatly enriched it.Johnny & Peggy Williams
Monticello, AR Monday, March 8, 2010 Jerry, Darla, Bubba and familiesYour family is in our thoughts and prayers during the loss of your precious Kathy. She was very special and loved by all who knew her. May God bless and comfort each of you. With love
Johnny & Peggy Williams
Lori McCoy
monticello, AR Monday, March 8, 2010 I am so sorry for your loss! She was a great lady! God be with you all!Tonya,Trace
Lufkin, TX Monday, March 8, 2010 well i have to say i love you aunt kat so much, and spending summers with you and uncle jerry i will never forget. i will miss your laugh and your wisdom .you are such a blessing in my life and i was so lucky to have been chosen to be apart of this great family.I Love You so much and i will miss you so much , my heart is broke that god needs you more than we do right now but im trying to understand and you are no longer suffering.I love you ,.Trace loves you too he was ready to make mudd pies this summer but i will take him to Darls and we will make those mudd pies after all and know your bright spririt is shinning down on our babys and there mudd pies....I LoveYou and I will Miss you so much....Love Tonya Annfaye walker
monticello, AR Monday, March 8, 2010 I am so sorry for your lose. I pray God touch and hold you and your family near him Darla. I totally know and understand your pain right now. Mrs. Kathy was a wonderful woman I remember her smile the most it was so inviting.Faye & Randy Lewis
Monticello, AR Monday, March 8, 2010 Bubba and family we are thinking of you during this difficult time. Kathy was such a sweet lady to everyone who came into her life and made such an impression on many children. We love you and yours. Aunt Faye and Uncle RandyKathy Grider Hollis
Rison, AR Monday, March 8, 2010 Jerry, Darla , Bubba and the rest of the family. You guys are in my thoughts and prayers. Kathy was a very special person. She was so kind to everyone.Kathy Grider Hollis
Rison, AR Monday, March 8, 2010 Jerry, Darla & Bubba sorry to hear about Kathy. She was a great person. She will be missed by all who knew her.Kim and David Hoffman
Conway, AR Monday, March 8, 2010 Darla,We are so very sorry to hear about your mom. She was a sweet lady that touched alot of lives. You and your family are in our prayers. Kim and David Hoffman
Shana Wright Wilson
Monticello, AR Monday, March 8, 2010 You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers! Momma Baby will be greatly missed by all. She was a very precious lady. We all loved her!Rita Hopper Greenlee
, TX Monday, March 8, 2010 I am sorry to hear about your mom's death. She is not hurting any more, and I just know she is having the time of her life with God and the rest of her family.Audrey Williams
Warren, AR Monday, March 8, 2010 KATHY will always be missed...she was the sweetest person....jerry, bubba, and darla so sorry for youPat Savage
Monticello, AR Monday, March 8, 2010 My thoughts and prayers are with you.Teresa
, AR Monday, March 8, 2010 Prayers and thoughts for the family.. Mama Baby was the best babysitter in the world.. She always took good care of Jake. She was like his second Mama. She will be missed by many people, but I know she is taking good care of Jake. Family is in our prayers.