Zola Frances Claxon

Zola Frances Claxon, age 84 of Louisville, passed away Friday, July 13, 2012. She was born in Mt. Eden, Kentucky on January 10, 1928. She was a retiree of Southern High School where she worked for many years. After her retirement, Zola was active as a caregiver of others, often volunteering in church and community activities. She was preceded in death by her parents, Andy and Sintha Goodlet Whitehouse, and several sisters and a brother.

Zola is survived by her children, Ernie Claxon and Jan Broyles (Wesley); sister, Louise Monroe; 4 grandchildren, Scott Claxon (Jennifer), Joshua Claxon, Jason Broyles (Kim), Aaron Broyles (Laura); 1 great-grandchild, Maddie Claxon with 1 angel to come.

Funeral ceremony will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 17, 2012 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 235 Juneau Drive with visitation there on Monday from 4 – 8:00 p.m. and after 9:30 a.m. until time of service. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. The family would like to thank the staff of Meadowview Nursing and Rehabilitation for the excellent care of our Mother.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to the donor's choice of charity.