Graveside services for Tyra Jo Clendennen, 76, of Livingston, Texas, will be held at 2:00 PM, May 21, 2014 at Holly Grove Cemetery in Livingston, Texas with Rev. Harold Isaacs officiating. Visitation will begin at 12:00 PM, Wednesday, May 21, 2014, just prior to service time, at Cochran Funeral Home in Livingston, Texas.
Mrs. Clendennen was born on July 27, 1937 in Gilmer, Texas and passed away on May 17, 2014 in Goodrich, Texas. Everyone knew her by her infectious laugh and positivity. Even in the toughest of times, she was always an inspiration to all who loved her and knew her. She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Gracie (Lee) Sanders; husband, and numerous other relatives.
She is survived by her daughters, Ranita Shows of Alexandria, Louisiana, Debra Smith of Kilgore, Texas, Virginia Gayle of Nevada, and Leonna and husband, Leonard Howard of Goodrich, Texas; son, Joe Don Smith of Amarillo, Texas; granddaughter, Sabrina Howard; 7 other grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; along with numerous other relatives and friends.
Mrs. Clendennen will be escorted to her grave by pallbearers, Woody Chism, Danny Bailey, Pete Rasco, Leonard Howard, Keith Howard, and Don Holse.
Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com