Ella Clarice Loatman's Obituary
Ella Clarice Loatman was born on March 13, 1928, in Bridgeton, New Jersey to the late Maurice and Sadie Mosley (nee White). Clarice was raised by her loving parents who shaped her into the strong, kind-hearted woman we all knew and loved.
After graduating from Bridgeton High School in 1945, Clarice pursued her interest in cosmetology and earned her beautician’s license.
On March 31, 1946, Clarice united in marriage with her husband, the late Richard N. Loatman and from their union, seven children were born: Richard, Carolann, Michael, Jesse, Robert, Sadie and Philip.
She dedicated her working years as a seamstress at Major Clothing in Bridgeton until her retirement. Even after retiring, Clarice continued to contribute her time and efforts at the Cumberland County Library and later served as a bus aide until the extraordinary age of 82.
Clarice was a lifelong member of the St.
John United Methodist Church. Clarice's love for the Lord led her to serve in various capacities, being most remembered as a gifted pianist and organist for many years. Her deep affection for her church family was evident and she held special places in her heart for all, including Mary Sanders, Ethel Morgan, and her prayer partner, Thelma Barnett.
In her free time, Clarice loved reading and studying the Bible, doing find-a-words, listening to and singing hymns, video-calling her family, keeping in touch with friends, and watching World News with David Muir. She was a proud member of the Nanticoke Lenni Lenape Tribe.
On the evening of January 3, 2024, Clarice peacefully transitioned, surrounded by the warmth of her family and under the pastoral guidance of Reverend Douglas Goldsboro and his wife. Clarice’s remarkable journey, spanning 95 years, stands as a testament to a life lived with unyielding love, dedication, and a radiant spirit that touched countless hearts.
Clarice was preceded in death by her husband Richard N. Loatman, her infant daughter Carolann, sons Michael Loatman and Robert "Bobby" Loatman, prayer partner Barbara Singleton, and life-long friend Aunt Marie Gould.
She is survived by her sons Richard Loatman (David), Jesse Loatman (Donna), and Philip Loatman (Cheryl), daughter Sadie Milbourne (Steven) and daughter-in-law Karen Loatman. She was blessed with five grandchildren: Shannon Mutts (William Jarett), Philip Loatman Jr. (Katie Lee), Austin Loatman (Danielle), Andrew Jeck (Summer), and Lacey Johnson (Justin) and nine great-grandchildren: William “Deuce” Mutts II, Parker & Jack Loatman, Mason, Riley & Kennedy Johnson, Madison Jeck, Sophia Williams-Jeck and Clarice Jeck. Additionally, she extended her motherly love to her goddaughter Maybelle Pierce, godson Taiyon Singleton, and daughters-in-love Jewel Walker and Cynthia Rivera.
Clarice’s legacy of love, resilience, and unwavering faith will forever resonate in all of our hearts.
With Love,
The Family
Family and friends are invited to attend funeral services on Saturday January 13, 2024 at 12:00 pm from St. John United Methodist Church , 680 Fordville Road Bridgeton, NJ 08302. A visitation will be held from 10:00 am till service time at the church. The interment will be in the Church Cemetery immediately following.
For those that desire, In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. John United Methodist Church, Fordville. 680 Fordville Road Bridgeton, NJ 08302.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the SRAY-WEBSTER FUNERAL HOME, Upper Deerfield Twp/ Written condolences and expressions of sympathy may be sent to www.sraywebster funeralhome.com.
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