Clotelia Lindsey

Clotelia Lindsey was born on Feb. 12, 1930 in Cairo, AL to James and Will Ella Harris. She was the first of 7 children. Her brothers were Nathan, James and McClinton and sisters are Yvonne, Doris and Prima. They all grew up in Bessemer, AL.She graduated from Brighton HS in Brighton, AL in 1948. Then graduated from Alabama State College in 1951. Her chosen profession was teaching. She taught various grades while employed by the Chicago Public School System. Her last position was a Math Teacher at Lake Weir High School until she retired from Marion County Public Schools in 1994.On Jan. 13, 1952 in Birmingham, AL she married Alphonso Lindsey. In 1956, they moved to Chicago, IL where they remained until they moved to Ocala, FL in 1973. There were 5 children born to that union, Virginetta, Jacqueline, Bertram, Edwina and Regina. After almost 55 years of marriage, Alphonso passed away.Clotelia accepted the Lord while in Cairo at an early age. In Chicago, IL she was an active member of Sheldon Heights Church of Christ, including a position as church secretary. When she moved to Ocala, she became a member of 27th Ave Church of Christ. There she taught Bible classes and was Vacation Bible School coordinator. She especially loved to sew small toy bears with the other members and take them to clinics and urgent care centers for sick children.She was also active in the Ocala community through several organizations. She served in various positions including Unit Commander and District Commander in the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary in South Ocala # 149 and South Marion # 85. She was in the Ocala Regional Medical Center Auxiliary, which was later named HCA Volunteer Services for over 40 years. She was a volunteer in Hospice of Marion County Patient Support Services for over 35 years. See www.HospiceofMarion.com/patient-support-services.html"Clo" was a devoted wife, a loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and aunt, a kind friend, a faithful Christian, a dedicated teacher, a caring volunteer, and so much more. She was loved by many and will truly be missed.Survivors include 5 children, Virginetta Myers of Ocala, FL, Jacqueline Lindsey of Winter Garden, FL, Bertram Lindsey of Torrance, CA, Edwina DeSilvestre of Albuquerque, NM and Regina Lindsey of Ocala, FL, 8 grandchildren, Victoria, Bethany, Anthony, Lindsey, Bradley, Alexandra, Lucas and Elizabeth, 2 great grandchildren, Audelio, Valentino, 3 sisters, Doris Pope of Los Angeles, CA, Yvonne (Ivan) Flynn of Bowling Green, KY, Prima (Calvin) Parker of Chandler, AZ, several nieces, nephews and a large extended family.

Clotelia Lindsey

February 12, 1930 - May 9, 2017