She was born December 18, 1925 in North Canton, to the late Gilbert and Nora (Steffy) Hines. Clara was a member of Ravenna First Church of God, and belonged to Missionary Quilters, from which she leaves behind many dear friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dean, in 1987; her son, Dean, Jr. in 1955; brothers, Loren and Edwin Hines; and sister, Esther Moore. She is survived by her daughters, Paulette (Steve) Berecek, of Hiram, and Annette (Leon) Hanning, of Streetsboro; grandchildren, Steve, Shelly, Francine, Dean, Tim, Andy, Laura, Michael, and Robert; eleven great-grandchildren; several great great-grandchildren; brother, Gerald (Peggy) Hines, of Columbus; and several sisters-in-law.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Monday, January 4, 2016 in the Karlo-Libby Funeral Home, with Rev. Lynn Warner officiating. Interment will be in Sunset Hills Burial Park. Friends may call from 2-5pm on Sunday at the funeral home.