CLARKSON, Erma Darlene (Razey) - b. October 3, 1940 - d. January 28, 2026

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It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our mother, Erma Darlene Clarkson on January 28, 2026.  She passed from this earth into the loving arms of our heavenly father and her dear husband. She was born on October 3, 1940 at the family home near Leon, Kansas.
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Erma attended school in Leon before marrying Jesse Dee Clarkson on June 15, 1958 in Rosalia, Kansas.  She spent several years working as a dispatcher at the Elk County Sheriff's office.  Erma dearly loved her family, her cats, crocheting gifts for the family, and of course, her peanut butter cups.

Erma is survived by her son, Timothy Clarkson of Longton, Kansas; daughters, Teresa Clarkson of Longton, Kansas and Deborah (Aaron)Clarkson of Park City, Kansas; a sister, Evelyn Finely of Wichita, Kansas; four grandchildren, Brandon (Alex) Clarkson of Hepler, Kansas, Lisa (Cody) Purgason of Cushing, Oklahoma, Joshua Sherwood of Park City, Kansas and Kyle Sherwood of Park City, Kansas; and four great-grandchildren.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Dee Clarkson; her son, Michael Clarkson; her parents, Clarence and Blanche (Elliott) Razey; siblings, Ernest Razey, Joyce Razey, and Lewis Razey; and a great-grandson, Hudson Sherwood.

Cremation has been requested with a Celebration of Life to be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Christian Community Church in Longton, Kansas.  Memorials have been suggested to Harry Hynes Hospice and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home.  Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com.  Services are under the direction of Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas 67349.

(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)