Venita Merle Claborn Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Venita Merle Claborn of Decatur, Texas, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Venita left this world on October 29, 2025 at the age of 95, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Venita Merle Claborn to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Julius King and Addie King; her husband Kenneth Claborn; and her son-in-law Randell Johnson. She is survived by: her daughter Jenny; her son-in-law Lawrence (Pat); her grandson Kenneth (Mark); her great grandchild Courtney (Josh); her great great grandchildren, Poppy and Clark; her grandson Matthew (Jessica); her great grandchildren, Caleb and Eliana (Ellie); her daughter Janet; her granddaughter Venita (Bobby); her great grandchildren, Addie and Cora; her brother Glenn King; Merle. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 1st 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Hawkins Funeral Home (405 E Main St, Decatur, TX 76234). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 1st 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Saturday, November 1st 2025 at the Oaklawn Cemetery (465 Cemetery Rd, Decatur, TX 76234).
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Texans on Mission (formerly Texas Baptist Men) or First Baptist Decatur.
