Clara Elizabeth Morgan, 82, of Crestline passed peacefully on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at the Crestline Nursing Home.
Clara was born in Olive Hill, Kentucky on April 12, 1943, to the late Roy and Bertha (Kitchen) Buckler. Clara was married to the father of her children, William “Bill” Stake, and he preceded her in death in 2002. She would find love again with Richard “Dick” Morgan, and he preceded her in death in 2014.
Clara found joy in life’s simple pleasures. She enjoyed spending time fishing, playing board games, bowling, and trying her luck at bingo. She also liked shopping and going out to eat, especially at one of her favorite restaurants, Red Lobster. A woman of faith, Clara enjoyed going to church and the fellowship it brought.
Some of her most cherished traditions centered around family. She loved taking her grandchildren to the movies every Friday, cooking Sunday morning breakfast, and making the annual trip to visit family in Olive Hill every Memorial Day.
Life’s little moments brought Clara the greatest happiness, especially when they were shared with those she loved. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the center of her world, and she treasured every moment spent with them.
Clara is survived by her children: Ron (Beth) Stake of Melbourne, FL., Rob (Sue) Stake of Mansfield, Randy Stake of Crestline, and Regina Stake of Crestline; siblings: Donald (Eileen) Buckler of Olive Hill, KY., Norma (Ron) Giddings of Connersville, Indiana, Bonnie (Manuel) Bowling of Olive Hill, KY., Shirley Janosik of Illinois, and Donna Webb of Olive Hill, KY.; grandchildren: Valerie (Shavon) Gibson, Natalie (Tyler) Stake, Levi Tinch, Noah (Emily) Stake, Chris (Jessica) Stake, Brett Stake, and Tucker Stake; great-grandchildren: Kyrie, Darryon, Daylon, Charlotte, and Hopeleigh.
In addition to her husbands, and parents, Clara was preceded in death by her siblings: Marjorie Stacy, James Buckler, Kathleen Conn, Thelma Jarvis, Zelma Quillen, Edna Buckler, Roy Buckler, and Larry Buckler.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 11:00am at Fairview Cemetery in Galion.
Those wishing to share a memory of Clara or send condolences to the Stake or Morgan families may do so by visiting www.masfh.com.
The Gompf Funeral Service – Crestline Chapel, 223 W. Main Street, Crestline is honored to serve the family of Clara Elizabeth Morgan.
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