FRANKLIN
Theresa M Kasper Claxton passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024. She was born on February 7, 1929 to Charles and Laura Bloom Kasper in Madison, Indiana. Theresa was of the second youngest of thirteen children. She is survived by her youngest brother Johnny Kasper.
Theresa married Robert (Bob) Hugh Claxton Sr. on June 20, 1948 in Madison. Bob Sr, preceded Theresa in death on November 30, 2020 after 72 years of marriage. Upon marriage, they moved and started their family in Franklin, Indiana in 1949. In Franklin, they started a family, worked, and worshipped until they moved to Shelbyville, Indiana in 2019. Bob and Theresa raised five children; Paula, Bob Jr., Jeff, Charles, and Michael. Theresa and Bob dedicated their lives to raising the children as well as being active members of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Theresa participated in Kappa Kappa Sigma and Girls Inc. of Franklin. Her favorite activity was being a servant to the Lord through activities at St. Rose Church. For most of her life, Theresa sought out those who were in need and found ways to assist and improve their lives.
Theresa is survived by her five children and twelve grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren. Theresa was preceded in death by daughter-in-law Gloria M. Zanetti Claxton (Jeff) on April 5, 2006 and grandson Zachary Morgan on December 4, 2017.
Survivors include:
Paula Claxton Morgan, (Mike), and son Jarek (Kristen). Jarek and Kristen have three children, Maxwell, Evelyn, and Samuel.
Bob Claxton Jr (Susan) and sons Ryan (Jennie), Brady (Ashley) and Brett (Angela). Ryan and Jennie have two daughters Emma and Sophie. Brady and Ashley have three children Caden, Chloe, and Carson. Brett and Angela have two children Cash and Cora.
Jeff Claxton (Olga) and daughters Katie Perez (Marcos) and Jessica McNeal (Nate). Katie and Marcos have one child Lorenzo. Jessica and Nate have one child Maddux.
Charles Claxton (Julie) and sons Evan (Tanya), Aaron (Morgan) and Alex (Avery). Evan and Tanya have one daughter Marley.
Michael Claxton (Becky) and children Marshall (Anna), Gabrielle and Bryce. Marshall and Anna have two children Marion and Lucy.
Theresa was so many things to all who knew her. She was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mom, and “Nana.” She was the glue that held the family together. The family can only pray we made her proud.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, September 9th at 3:30 p.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 114 Lancelot Drive, Franklin, Indiana 46131. Visitation for Family and Friends will be Sunday, September 8th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Flinn and Maguire Funeral Home, 2898 North Morton Street, (U.S. 31 North) in Franklin. Burial will be at Greenlawn Cemetery in Franklin, Indiana.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 114 Lancelot Drive, Franklin, Indiana 46131.
