Vida Davenport Clause, age 87, formerly of Creswell, NC passed away in Rock Hill, South Carolina on Wednesday afternoon, November 29, 2023.
Vida was born in Washington County, NC on March 26, 1936. She was a 1954 graduate of Creswell High School.
Vida loved to travel far and wide, going as far as Italy, many Caribbean Islands, the Panama Canal and Mexico to name a few. She was a member of the Eastern Star in Columbia. She loved to sing, work in the garden and visit with her children and grandchildren.
Vida is survived by her brother, Wilbert "Wib" Davenport (Diann) of Nags Head, NC; her daughter, Cathi Gainey (Walt) of Rock Hill, SC; her sons, Don Clause (Ronya) of Placentia, CA and Darin Clause (Susan) of Pawleys Island, SC. Nine grandchildren, Landry (Matt) Thomas, Renee Gainey, Benjamin Gainey, Christopher Gainey, Brianna Henderson, Schuyler Henderson, Mia Clause, Keaton (Katie) Clause and Eme Clause. Four great-grandchildren, Harper Thomas, Declan Thomas, McKenzie Payne and Ryder Payne, and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilbert and Minnie Davenport; her sister, Corinthia Davenport Alexander; her son, David Clause and her daughter, Cheryl Henderson.
Funeral service will be held at a later date in Creswell.
Arrangements are by Maitland Funeral Home, Creswell.