Claire Arel Homar
Claire Arel Homar, 78, was born on April 9, 1939 and passed away peacefully at home on March 11, 2018.
Claire was the church secretary for St. Jude Catholic Church and O.L.P.H. for 30 years and volunteered for the St. Jude Hospital Ministry.
Generous, joyful, kind, compassionate, patient, accepting, loving, bright, thoughtful, strong, understanding, forgiving, friendly and fun....These are just a few words that describe Claire.
Her zest for life was unmatched. Where Claire was, laughter was surely present. Whether she was caught between a nickel and a hard place, trapped inside an underground electric fence or wearing one brown and one black shoe….
Claire never met a stranger. And if you thought you were, within minutes you became part of the family and invited to dinner.
Claire had beautiful long-lasting friendships because she was a beautiful friend. She was always there in good times and bad. Never expecting anything and accepting everyone for who they were.
Claire’s true passion and deepest love was of family. She loved immediate family gatherings as well as meeting up with brothers, sisters and in laws across the country.
She loved talking about past memories as well as making new ones at the same time.
Some of Claire’s daily’s included clipping coupons and articles for each of her kids and placing them in stacks for each to pick up when they dropped by.
Calling, texting or visiting with her grand kids and enjoying her social hour on Sunday evenings with Joel. Not a day went by that Claire’s family and friends didn’t know they were thought of and loved unconditionally everyday.
This world is a better place because she was in it. Our job now is to carry on her kindness, compassion, acceptance, gratefulness and unconditional love. We will miss you more than you know!
She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Melina Arel and parents-in-law, Raymond and Trudy Homar.
Claire is survived by husband of 59 years, Joel Homar, son Craig (Edna) Homar, Cookeville, TN; daughters, Carrie (John) Limbacher, Cookeville, TN, Colette (Bill) Dautrich, Hixson Christi (Karen Mills) Homar; grandchildren, Jack Limbacher, Cookeville Katie Limbacher (Brian) Parks, St. Augustine, FL, Brittney Limbacher, Ponte Vedra, FL, Dreiten Dautrich, Hixson, and Hope Homar, Cookeville, great-grandchildren Rhys and Sydney Parks. Sisters Jeanette (John) Graham, UT, Edith Dietz, OK, Mayme (Tony) Beauto, AZ; brothers, Bob (Judy) Arel, CT, and Bill (Barb) Arel, NC, sister-in-law, Marie (Don) Stark, Memphis, brothers-in-law, Mark (Carole) Homar, CA, Clem (Mary) Homar, CA; numerous beloved nieces, nephews and special friends; and special babies, Emily, Philena and Dawson.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to St. Jude Catholic Church, 930 Ashland Terrace, Chattanooga, Tn. 37415.
A visitation will be held at Chattanooga Funeral Home, North Chapel on Thursday, March 15, from 5-8 p.m.
A funeral mass will be held at St. Jude Catholic Church on Friday, March 16, at 12 p.m. with Father Charlie Burton officiating.
Arrangements are held by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, Tn. 37343.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com