IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Annabelle

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Clary

Aug 7, 1921 — Aug 31, 2013

Obituary

Rochester businesswoman, Mrs. Irene Annabelle Rouch Clary, 92, of Rochester was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester on August 31, 2013. Born in Wayne Township, on August 7, 1921, Irene Annabelle Rouch was the precious daughter of Loyd and Ruth Pownall Rouch. Growing up she shared her childhood with two sisters, Elnora and Doveda. With great pride she graduated in May of 1939 with the largest class to graduate from Grass Creek High School. On September 4, 1954 Annabelle married Mr. Harvey Clary Jr. in Marion. Together they raised two children, Darla and Ron. The family tree continued to grow with the added blessings of four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Annabelle resided in Rochester since 1939, with the exception of her time wintering in Lehigh Acres, FL. As an insurance professional, Annabelle served the Rouch Insurance Agency as an agent for 28 years. She was a director of the Mutual Insurance Companies Association of Indiana and was the secretary - treasurer of the Rochester Farmers Mutual Insurance Company from 1976 - 1988. Local memberships of Annabelle was Grace United Methodist Church for over a half century, Tri-Kappa Sorority, Fulton County Republican Women and the Fulton County Historical Society. Annabelle is lovingly remembered by her daughter Darla Martens and husband Murro of Argyle, TX; a son Ron Clary and wife Carlita of Garland, TX; four grandchildren: Jeana Clary of Dallas, TX, Melinda Clary of Austin, TX, Kevin Martens and wife Cara of Flower Mound, TX, Kurt Martens and wife Kazzye of Austin, TX; 4 great-grandchildren: Cale and Riley Martens of Flower Mound, and Sage and Sienna Martens of Austin; a sister Elnora Burton; and a sister-in-law Pat Clary, both of Rochester. Preceding her in death are her parents, beloved husband Harvey March 11, 2000, and a sister Doveda Showley in 1984. Rev. Maurice Grindle will officiate services. She will be laid to eternal rest at the Fulton Cemetery, Fulton.
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