Clara I. Negley, age 78, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.
Clara was born on August 5, 1940 in Gandy, Nebraska to Walter G. and Lydia A. (Tappan) Carland. She grew up and attended schools in North Platte and later earned her GED, which she was so proud of. Clara married Robert C. Goudy and they had one child, Rhonda Jane Goudy. After their divorce, she married Harold F. “Punk” Harriman and had two more daughters, Rebecca Lynn Harriman and Jennifer Spring Harriman. She was later married to Elmer B. Negley who adopted Rebecca and Jennifer and loved them as his own until his death. Clara worked at TWR in Ogallala, Nebraska and at Gibson’s Discount Center in North Platte, Nebraska for a number of years. She also babysat numerous babies and children and loved each and every one of them, just like her own. She raised several nieces and nephews, plus other non-family members. She had a very loving heart and never turned anyone away. Clara was famous for her fried chicken and the best popcorn in North Platte; even adults trick-or-treated her house on Halloween just for her popcorn. She loved watching wrestling, and everyone knew not to bother her when it was on. She enjoyed reading, working puzzles, embroidering, and listening to Christian music on Saturdays. She was a Seventh Day Adventist most of her life.
Clara is survived by daughters Rhonda (Steve) Battershell of Paxton, Nebraska, Becky Negley of Sutherland, Nebraska, and Jennifer Brown of North Platte; 5 grandchildren, Stevie (Danie Scovill) Battershell, Heather (Bernie Smith) Battershell, Benjamin Brown, and Lydia Brown all of North Platte, and Shawn Alegria of Sutherland; 5 great grandchildren, Jacob and Alexis Battershel of Columbus, Nebraska, Rebecka Cordova, Stephanie Lee and Kaysen Brown of North Platte; 1 great great grandson, Jace Sanchez of North Platte; sister Janet Razes; special friend Punk; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was anxiously awaiting her 6th great grandchild, a great granddaughter, due in August.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers George, Seymour, Walt, Loren and Charles Carland; and sisters Mary Clifton, Esther Legas, and Marilyn Teall.
Memorials are suggested in her name. Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, April 22, 2019 at Admas and Swanson Funeral Home, 421 West 4th Street in North Platte with Dixon Powers officiating. Burial will follow at Fort McPherson National Cemetery. Those wishing to do so may sign the register book from 9:00 a.m .until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, April 19, 2019 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home, which is charge of arrangements.