Wilma J. Clifton, 81, of Sarcoxie, Missouri departed this life on Thursday, January 22, 2015 in Springfield, Mo. Mrs. Clifton was born on August 25, 1933 in Dover, Missouri to the union of the late William and Nellie (Keith) Puckett. As a child she lived in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, and Abilene, Texas. She also lived in Marshall and Republic, Missouri where she was cared for by her foster parents, Earl and Lela Laxtson. While attending Republic schools she met her husband, Ira M. Clifton. On March 2, 1950 they were united in marriage in Harrison, Arkansas, making their home in Battlefield, Missouri. In 1955 she and Ira moved to Sarcoxie, Missouri where they owned and operated Clifton's Garage. She was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed working puzzles of all kinds and was of the Methodist faith. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband and one great grandson; William Turner, III. Wilma is survived by her children; Sandra Rice of Nixa, Missouri, and Danny Clifton (Sheila Velten) of Stotts City, Missouri, three grandchildren; Brian Howard (Lindsey), Angie Turner (Johnny) and Reese Clifton, six great grandchildren; Kassy, Wyatt, Kyle, Gabby, Austin and Kimmy, and three great- great grandchildren, two nieces; Lori Salyer and Gina Owens, one sister in law; Wilma Robinett of Sarcoxie, Missouri as well as a host of other family and friends. Memorial services for Mrs. Clifton are 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 28, 2015 with John Rickman officiating. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through our website www.houshgoodwinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home, Sarcoxie, Missouri.