Joan Clayborn's obituary , Passed away on September 10, 2025 in Elkhart, Indiana

Joan Clayborn

October 6, 1944 - September 10, 2025 (80 years old)

Elkhart, Indiana

Joan Clayborn's obituary , Passed away on September 10, 2025 in Elkhart, Indiana

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Joan Clayborn

October 6, 1944 - September 10, 2025 (80 years old)

Elkhart, Indiana

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Joan Clayborn Obituary

The memory of Joan Clayborn of Elkhart, Indiana, who passed away on September 10, 2025 at the age of 80, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joan Clayborn to pay them a last tribute.

As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let her loved ones carry forward the torch of her memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of her love and the brilliance of her spirit. Though Joan may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, her essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Glen Richards and Lela Mae Richards; her daughter Lindsay Losch (Mike); and her brothers, Dr. Dean Richards M. D. and Dr. Gene Richards M. D..

She is survived by: her husband Ken Clayborn; and her stepdaughter Rebecca Clayborn (Ken Schmidt). She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Contributions in Joan's memory may be made to the Humane Society of Elkhart County, 54687 Co Rd 19, Bristol, IN 46507; and to the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Elkhart at uufe.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
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403 W Franklin St, Elkhart, IN 46516

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403 W Franklin St, Elkhart, IN 46516

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