Nina Louise Claycomb age 77, left our world and joined her heavenly family October 1, 2023. She was born January 20, 1946 in Spfld, IL to Nina Jean and Charlie Brown. Nina was a gracious and loving mother to Constance Dampier, Steven Imlay (Beth), Kimberly Earl Suiter (Dave), and Leslie Claycomb III. She counted her blessings with nine grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren. Nina married Leslie Claycomb Jr in 1974. She enjoyed crafts, painting canvas pieces and Christmas bulbs she lovingly gave as gifts. She loved traveling and their many trips brought a smile to her face when she recounted stories to others. Family gatherings were her greatest joy and were always memorable for everyone. Nina was preceded in death by her sister Mary Ellen Elston, Pop Leo Horn, in-laws Leslie D. and Wanda Claycomb Sr, brothers-in-law Ernest Claycomb (Jeannie), and Curtis Claycomb (Vicky), nephew Matthew Luster, her parents, and former son-in-law Brian Earl. Surviving are her husband, children, grandchildren, sister Sandra K Luster, brother Gregory L Horn (Cindy), six nephews who gave her much trouble, and three beautiful nieces.

Visitation will be held on Thursday October 5, 2023 at Ellinger-Kunz and Park Funeral Home, 530 N 5th St. Springfield, IL 62702 from 11:00am till the time of the funeral service at 12:30. Burial will follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery.