Jeanie McClurkin Claunch

Jeanie McClurkin Claunch, age 81 years of Eagle Rock, returned to her heavenly Father Wednesday, April 27, 2022.

Jeanie was born August 20, 1940 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California and was the daughter of the late John I. and Mona M. Buecklin McClurkin, and lived in Eagle Rock for the past 50 years.

Jeanie was received her Bachelor of Arts degree in languages from Randolph-Macon College and was a teacher at Eagle Rock Elementary School for several years. She served as choir director at Eagle Rock United Methodist Church and later at Fincastle United Methodist Church where she currently was a member.

Jeanie was an avid bird watcher and enjoyed gardening vegetables and flowers. She and her husband Ed, travelled extensively around the country to view waterfalls. She had visited over fifty waterfalls around the country.

Jeanie is survived by her husband of 60 years, Ed Claunch; sons: Eric (Wendy) Claunch of Eagle Rock, and Chris (Carrie) Claunch of San Antonio, Texas; grandchildren: Natalie Claunch (Patrick Miller), Valerie Claunch, Catherine Claunch, and Caroline Claunch (fiancé, Ben Mosely); and one brother: John McClurkin, III (Jo Ann Carlton).

A memorial service celebrating Jeanie’s life will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, May 3 at Rader Funeral Home, 630 Roanoke Road Daleville with Pastor Kwangmin Shin officiating.

Online condolences may be made to the Jeanie’s family at www.rader-funeralhome.com/tributes/Mona-Claunch.