Jean Ann Reynolds Clinger

Jean Ann Reynolds Clinger, 90, of Slippery Rock passed away at her residence on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021.

She was born on Jan. 23, 1931, to James Leroy Reynolds and Lorraine Katherine Krug Reynolds.

She graduated from Oil City High School, and later the school of nursing at Oil City Hospital.

She married Charles Douglas Clinger on Jan. 3, 1953, and he preceded her in death on May 6, 1999.

She was the “town nurse” and worked many years for Dr. McLachlan in Slippery Rock, and later for Dr. Koin in Grove City.

She was an active member of Center Presbyterian Church in Slippery Rock, where she had served as an elder, deacon and trustee.

She enjoyed ceramics and football. As the wife of the Slippery Rock University football coach, Doug Clinger, she actively engaged in supporting the football team at SRU. Many who had met her told her what a great smile she had.

As a nurse, she was said to be able to “give the best shots,” with many people agreeing with this except for her children.

She helped locally with Meals on Wheels and the Feed My Sheep Food Cupboard. She and a special group of friends, who called themselves “the lunch bunch,” met weekly and went somewhere to enjoy lunch together.

Survivors include her son, C. Douglas Clinger Jr. of Youngstown, Ohio; her daughters, Christi L. (Raymond) Sylvester of Pittsburgh, and Ann Elizabeth (Don Jr.) Jennings of Hendersonville, N.C.; a brother, Robert (Mona) Reynolds of Oil City; her grandchildren, Garrett Jennings, Barrett (Stephanie) Wimer, and Hannah Wimer (Daniel) Covino; her great-grandchildren, Stella, Quinn, Demario, Giovanni, Max and Ty.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and her grandson, Benjamin Charles Wimer.

CLINGER — The family of Jean Ann Reynolds Clinger, who died Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, will observe a small private gathering Tuesday at Smith Funeral Home in Slippery Rock, with the Rev. William Mumaw officiating.When public health conditions improve, the family plans to hold a larger public memorial service to celebrate Jean's life with family and friends at Center Presbyterian Church in Slippery Rock.Memorial contributions may be given to Center Presbyterian Church or Feed My Sheep Food Cupboard.