Clara Austin, 79

Clara Mae Austin, 79, of Niles, passed away Monday, Jan. 2, 2012, at Arkansas Methodist Hospital in Paragould, Ark.

In keeping with Clara’s wishes a private graveside service will be Thursday, Jan. 5 at Mission Hills Memorial Gardens.

Services to honor her life will be held at a later time.

Condolences, photos, and memories may be left for the family at www.brownfuneralhomeniles.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services.