Clara Amelia West, 82, of Columbia, KY passed away Saturday, September 5, 2026 at her residence. She was born on January 24, 1944 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the late John Glenn and Bessie May Shaw Smith.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Donald L. West Sr.

Ms. West was in multiple bowling leagues throughout her life, enjoyed playing cards, and spending time with her family and friends.

SURVIVORS:

6 children: Cindy Roberts (Charles) of Columbia, KY, Glenn West (Mary Ann) of Severn, MD, Denise Black (James) of Brooksville, KY, Kim Roberts (Albert) of Cincinnati, OH, Donald L. West Jr. of Cincinnati, OH, and John Glenn West of California

17 Grandchildren; 31 Great Grandchildren

1 sister: Jo Ann Smith of Cincinnati, OH

Ms. West chose cremation and no services are scheduled at this time.

Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.