Clara Jane (Reed) Mavity, age 87, of Lafayette, formerly of Rossville, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on September 6, 1938, in Hillsburg, Indiana, to Owen and Velma (Miller) Reed. She married Richard “Dick” Mavity on September 6, 1958, in Frankfort, Indiana, and he survives.
Clara spent her childhood in Rossville and was a proud Hornet, even graduating as the valedictorian of the class of 1956. Clara worked in the Purdue Union Business Office, where she retired in 1992. This made her a dedicated Boilermaker. She enjoyed fishing and especially her and Dick’s trips to Minnesota. Clara could often be found immersing herself in a new book, specifically anything written by James Patterson. She loved to play cards and crochet as well. Above all, Clara had a special love and dedication for her family and grandkids, and great-grandkids.
Along with her husband of 67 years, Clara is survived by her daughters, Kelly (Jim) Newton and Tracy Mavity; Grandchildren, Tyler (Jordan) Jones and Dylan (Cheyanne) Allen, Hailee Newton, and Gabbie (Eric) Hamilton; Great-Grandchildren, Finleigh, Lainey, and Isla Hamilton, Harper, Hadley, and Hayden Jones, Esther, Henry, Elliot, and Beau Allen; Sister, Katie (Dewey) Tipmore; Sister-in-law, Dellene Reed and multiple nieces and nephews.
Clara is preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Robert (Norma), Richard, and Barbara (Pete) Hamm.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at 2 pm until the time of the service at 4 pm at Day & Genda Funeral Home – Bodine Chapel, with Pastor Angie Hufford officiating. Private family burial will follow at a later date at Rossville Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Clara’s honor can be made to a Humane Society of your choice. Messages of condolence can be left at dayandgenda.com.