Clara I. Negley age 78, passed away peacefully on Wednesday April 17, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.

Clara was born August 5, 1940 in Gandy, NE to Walter G. and Lydia A. (Tappan) Carland. She grew up and attended schools in North Platte and later earned her GED, which she was so proud of. Clara married Robert C. Goudy and they had one child, Rhonda Jane Goudy. After their divorce, she married Harold F. "Punk" Harriman and had two more daughters, Rebecca Lynn Harriman and Jennifer Spring Harriman. She was later married to Elmer B. Negley who adopted Rebecca and Jennifer and loved them as his own until his death. Clara worked at TWR in Ogallala and at Gibson's Discount Center for a number of years. She also babysat numerous babies and children and loved each and every one of them, just like her own. She raised several nieces and nephews, plus other non-family members. She had a very loving heart and never turned anyone away. Clara was famous for her fried chicken and the best popcorn in North Platte; even adults trick-or-treated her house on Halloween just for her popcorn. She loved watching wrestling, and everyone knew not to bother her when it was on. She enjoyed reading, working puzzles, embroidering, listening to Christian music on Saturdays; she was a Seventh Day Adventist most of her life.

Clara is survived by daughters Rhonda (Steve) Battershell of Paxton, Becky Negley of Sutherland and Jennifer Brown of North Platte; 5 grandchildren, Stevie (Danie Scovill) Battershell, Heather (Bernie Smith) Battershell and Benjamin and Lydia Brown all of North Platte, and Shawn Alegria of Sutherland; 5 great grandchildren, Jacob and Alexis Battershell of Columbus, Rebecka Cordova, Stephanie Lee and Kaysen Brown of North Platte; 1 great great grandson Jace Sanchez of North Platte; sister Janet Razes; special friend Punk; as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was anxiously awaiting her 6 ^th great grandchild, a great granddaughter, due in August.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers George, Seymour, Walt, Loren and Charles Carland; and sisters Mary Clifton, Esther Legas and Marilyn Teall.

Memorials are suggested in her name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m. Monday April 22, 2019 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home with Dixon Powers officiating. Burial will follow at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery. Those wishing to do so may sign the register book from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Friday April 19, 2019 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.