Odessa "Louise" Clemens

Odessa Louise Clemens, 82, of Altoona, FL, went to be with her Lord at 12:15 pm Sunday December 10, 2017 in Cornerstone Hospice of Tavares, FL.

Born January 25, 1935 in Canadian, Texas to the late William Haze and Ezma (Clonts) Wilson. On December 14, 1952 in Pampa, Texas she married Dr. Bryan T. Clemens who survives.

Louise was a homemaker, minister’s wife and former Day Care Provider. She was a member of the Altoona Baptist Church and former member of Metea Baptist Church.

Other survivors including her husband are two daughters, Kathy Hamel, The Villages. FL; Sharon Whitmore, Maryland; two sons, Dr. Daniel Clay (Debra) Clemens, Hamilton, OH; Ben (Debbie) Clemens, Indianapolis, IN; twelve grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

One sister and five brothers, preceded in death.

A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 pm Thursday December 14, 2017 in the Metea Baptist Church with Rev. Mark Foreman and Dr. Daniel Clemens officiating, burial will follow in the Metea cemetery.

A visitation will be held at the church from 11:00 am until time of services.

In lieu of flowers memorial may be made to the Louise Clemens Memorial Fund C/O Metea Baptist Church.

You may sign Louise’s guest book and send online condolences at www.gundrumcares.com