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Clara Louise Ritchie Zoellner, age 91, passed away December 31, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Ed Ritchie and Varnia Burrell Ritchie. She was also preceded in death by on son Earl Stanley Zoellner four siblings Ethel Lee Ritchie, Frank Ritchie, Robert Ritchie, Jesse Ritchie Kilby.
She is survived by her husband Earl Zoellner, daughter Gail Galbreath, brother Tom Ritchie, sister Grace Watts, and seven grandchildren.
Clara was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She was a lifelong member of Mountain City Methodist Church. In her professional career she worked as a bookkeeper for Delta Airlines.
The family will have a private graveside service.
In lieu of flowers the family ask that donations be made to the Mountain City Methodist Church PO Box 305 Mountain City, Ga., 30537.
Beck Funeral Home, in Clayton, Georgia, is in charge of the arrangements. If there are any questions, please call 706-782-9599. An online Memorial Register Book is available at www.beckfuneralhome.com.
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