Clara Thompson

Clara Grace (Love) Duncan Thompson, known as “Little Clara,” was born on Jan 1, 1923, to Wesley and Maude Love, in a small cabin on Upper French Creek Road in Custer, S.D. 
There is a lot to say about one who has lived to be 103 years old.  Clara was a daughter, sister, wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandma, great grandma, lived to meet her great-great grand kids and was also a great-great-great grandma. She was loving, gracious, giving, independent, strong-willed, determined and disciplined. And she gave everything she had to the family.
Clara died April 27, 2026.
She was preceded in death by both husbands; her sons, Les and Larry; and cousins, Betty Gould, Mecia Clifford and Paddy Everett. 
She is survived by her daughter in law, Sharlot Duncan, who was by her side since 1986 and was her caregiver for her last six years; her ex-daughter in law, Mary Ann Duncan; grandchildren (from Larry and Mary Ann) Renee, Jess, Ruby and Shane Duncan; grandchildren (from Les) Carla, Bunny, and Laura; step-grandchildren (of Larry from Sharlot) Traci, Natalie, Deborah and Kathy; several great-grandchildren great-great-grandchildren as well as great-great-great grandchildren.
Clara will be placed to rest in Custer (S.D.) Cemetery with her family.  A memorial and celebration of life will be held once a date is determined.
We remember you yesterday, think of you today and cherish the thoughts that will come every tomorrow. 
Arrangements have been placed in the care of Chamberlain McColley’s Funeral Home in Custer.