Clara Edminson, age 87, a lifelong resident of Troy, Ohio passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2013 at the Caldwell House. Clara was born on July 29, 1926 in Troy, Ohio to the late Dyer C. Edminson and Dorothy Jacobs Edminson. In addition to her parents, Clara was preceded in death by her sister, Elizabeth. Clara was a graduate of Troy High School and retired as an executive assistant with Sunoco - Sun Oil Company Corporate office after 29 years of service. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Troy, Ohio. She enjoyed traveling around the country and abroad. Services will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday, August 8, 2013 at First Baptist Church, Troy, Ohio, with Pastor Dale Christian officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00AM to 11:00AM prior to the service on Thursday at the church. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Troy, Ohio. Baird Funeral Home, Troy, is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 53 S. Norwich Road, Troy, Ohio 45373. Friends may also express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.