Garhon Lea Stauss, age 84 years, of Clinton, Missouri passed away August 31, 2021 at Phelps Health, Rolla, Missouri.  Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, September 11, 2021 at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Clinton, Missouri.  The family suggests memorial contributions to the Well of Hope, and may be left in care of the funeral home.  Fond memories and condolences can be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com

Garhon was born July 14, 1937 in Fort Worth, TX the daughter of Howard and Frankie Ekman.  She was an avid reader, quilter, active in politics, past President of MFRW, loved flowers, and loved to laugh.  She was a proud member of the Chickasaw Nation.  Nothing was more important to her than family, friends and church.

Garhon was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Frankie Ekman.

She is survived by her spouse of 62 years, Gary Stauss; 2 children, Elizabeth Stauss and Mark Stauss (Vicki Brightwell) of Trimble, Missouri; brother, Earl Ekman of Crestwood, Kentucky, sister-in-law, Sue Wentz of Kansas City, Missouri; granddaughter, Katia Stauss of Kansas City, Missouri, 4 great-granddaughters Emily, Abby, Molly and Penelope, and nephews Paul and Michael Wentz.

Services have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton, Missouri