Claire M. Dennison

January 18, 1948 ~ January 22, 2022

Claire M. Dennison, 74, of Mulberry Grove, passed away at 3:15 p.m. on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at Greenville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Claire was born January 18, 1948, in East St. Louis, the daughter of the late Nick and Billie Jean (Westler) Leone. She graduated from St. Theresa’s High School in East St. Louis and went on to receive her certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Claire worked for many years providing in-home healthcare, before working for Brookstone Estates in Vandalia, and later retiring from Fair Oaks Nursing Home in Greenville.

Claire was an extraordinary and generous person. She enjoyed time spent with her children and grandchildren, and she enjoyed the time she spent taking care of her clients. Claire was an avid reader, and she especially loved Stephen King novels. She also collected antique dolls, paper dolls, Raggedy Ann and Andy memorabilia, and Garfield memorabilia.

Claire is survived by her children, Kimberly (husband, James) Foltz of Mulberry Grove, and Tony (wife, Beth) Dennison of Trenton; grandchildren, Ryan (wife, Ranae) Dennison, Jason (wife, Chelsea) Dennison, Nathan (wife, Christine) Dennison, Zackary (wife, Leann) Foltz, Benjamin (wife, Shania) Foltz, Madelyn Dennison, and Cooper Dennison; great grandchildren, Lucas, Michael, Neal, Tessa, Chloe, Alex, Ellie, and Emma; siblings, Nick (wife, Mary) Leone, Bill (wife, Trisha) Leone, Mary Harris, and Angie (Scott) Lightner; and several nieces and nephews.

Private family ceremonies will be held at a later date.

Memorial Contributions may be made to: Crisis Nursery of Effingham County, 924 N. Merchant Street, Effingham, IL 62401.

The family has entrusted Assalley-Young Funeral Home in Greenville with arrangements.

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