Annette Sue

Clinger

Annette Sue Clinger (nee: Duckworth) of Wright City, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2024. She was born on April 24, 1956 in Butler, MO, to the late Eugene and Leona (nee: Rice) Duckworth. Annette had reached the age of 68 years.

Annette grew up on a cattle ranch on the Missouri/ Kansas state line in Amoret, MO.  She was the 3rd child of four and graduated from Miami, R-1 High School in 1974. After high school she attended  Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg and graduated with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Home Economics. While at CMU, Annette met John Clinger and they were married on July 1, 1977 in Warrensburg. John and Annette began their teaching careers at Wheatland R-2 School district in central Missouri in 1978. They later moved to Warrenton in 1981 and taught the remainder of their careers at the Warren Co R-3 School, until they retired in 2011. This union was blessed with the birth of their son, Joel in1983. As a home economics teacher, Annette loved to cook and bake and taught others how, also to enjoy it. She loved middle school education and the personalities of that age of student. Annette was a member of College United Methodist Church and was very active in all aspects of the music program. She was a member of the Praise Band, Sanctuary Choir and Bell Choir and took an active roll in helping her husband, John, the Worship Director, in planning and executing the church music program. She was also very active in a variety of leadership rolls during her time at College Church. She loved to sing and was the Alto Section Leader of the Sanctuary Choir. Annette, mother of Big Joel, of Big Joel's Safari Petting Zoo, took an active roll in its conception. You could always find her on the golf cart or chopping produce for the animals that needed fresh food.

Annette was preceded in death by her parents; Eugene and Leona Duckworth; one infant sister, Gina Duckworth; one nephew, Austin Heath. Family members who will remain grateful for having shared in Annette's life are her loving and devoted husband, John; her son, Joel Clinger and wife Melissa; one sister, Karen Mager and husband Denny; two brothers, David Duckworth and wife Cindi and Dan Duckworth; nieces and nephews, Bryan, Brent, Kevin, John David, Ryan and Chelsea; other relatives and many close family friends.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 11:00 AM at College United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to be given to Big Joel's Safari Petting Zoo c/o Martin Funeral Home, 510 East Main Street, Warrenton, MO 63383. Online condolences may be given at www.martinfuneral.net