Cleta Finley

FINLEY Cleta Alys (Clark) Finley is finally at peace after experiencing a battle for many years with Alzheimers and, more recently, an increasing debilitating condition. She was blessed by God to be a blessing and was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She grew up on the East side of Columbus, graduated from East High School and worked for Nitschke Printing and Lithograph Co. in the Stationery Store. It was there she met her beloved husband, Shelton Finley, of almost 50 very special years who preceded her in death in January, l983. Also preceding her in death were her parents, Roxie and Herman Clark; sister, Joyce; brothers, Selwyn and Louis; and grandson, Gregory Lewis Skinner. Surviving are: her daughter, Judy (Tom) Skinner; Grandchildren: Jeff (Ellen) Skinner of Germantown, Tennessee; Karin (Mike) Elkins, Dublin, OH; Tommy (Tiffany) Skinner; Great grandsons: Colin and Lucas Skinner of Germantown, TN, Zachary Elkins, and Derek Skinner; Sister: Rhea Gotschall, and several nieces and nephews and their families. There are angels among us and her family wishes to thank those at Wesley Glen Assisted Living, Special Care and Health Care, 5155 N. High St. 43214, who loved and cared for her daily in the last 5 years of her life; her team from Home Reach Hospice, 3595 Olentangy River Rd. 43214, who helped meet her needs the last two months, the North Broadway United Methodist Church Congregation, 48 E. N. Broadway, 43214, who were concerned and prayed continually for strength and peace; those at the Alzheimer’s Association, 3380 Tremont Rd., 43221, who helped provide counseling and education throughout the process of this dreaded disease, and family & friends who were always faithful. Visiting Hours will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 30, 2008 at RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, 515 High Street, Worthington 43085, 885-4006. On Saturday, May 31, 2008 North Broadway United Methodist Church, 48 E. N. Broadway, 43214 will host Calling Hours at 10:15 a.m. and the Memorial Service which will begin at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at Kingwood Memorial Park. In lieu of Flowers, the family suggests making donations to any of the above.

Cleta Finley

May 25, 2008