Clara Boland, daughter of the late Elmer Morris Swarth and Belle Elizabeth Daugherty Swart, was born June 26, 1941, and departed this life on August 23, 2026, at the age of 85 years, 1 month and 29 days.  Clara married Bob Boland on October 19, 1963.

Survivors include: Her husband: Bob Boland of Holcomb, Missouri

Two daughters: Patricia Blake of Maryland 

Valarie Blevins of Chattanooga, Tennessee

Grandchildren: Harley Blevins and Dessa Blevins, Christopher Blake and Sidney Blake

Other relatives and many friends.

Clara was preceded in death by her sister: Patricia Ferrell

Visitation will be 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Thursday, August 27, 2026 at the McDaniel Funeral Home in Kennett. Graveside Services will be  10:00 AM Friday, August 28, 2026 at Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri with Rev. Ted Winberry officiating.

McDaniel Funeral Service of Kennett will be in charge of the arrangements.