Clydie Travis, 82, of Anton, CO died Sunday, January 3, 2010 in Sterling, CO surrounded by her family.

Clydie Travis was born October 7, 1927 in Fort Morgan, CO to Clyde James Williams and Metta Louisa (Martin) Williams. Clydie grew up in Fort Morgan and attended Fort Morgan Public Schools.

On February 27, 1954 Clydie was married to Clifford Dale Travis of Flagler, CO. Clydie and Cliff had four children, Coby Lee, Joleen Rae, Terri Lyn, and Shelley Lu. Shortly after being married, Clydie and Cliff made their home in the Anton area where they were engaged in farming to the present.

Clydie worked many years as payroll clerk for the Wells Lamont Glove Factory in Fort Morgan, she operated and managed the Prairie Flower Motel in Anton and ran the Anton Café. She worked for various restaurants, either as a cook or a baker. She was known for her wonderful pies and cinnamon rolls.

Clydie's main enjoyment was her family. She was most happy when surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed sports, reading, knitting, crocheting and was an avid quilter, making many beautiful quilts during her lifetime. Listening to music was something she loved, country music being her favorite. Her love of music began as a young girl when her uncle taught her to play the violin. Clydie spoke of playing her violin in public at her uncle's encouragement.

She confirmed her Christian faith by being baptized in her adulthood at the Thurman Mennonite Church.

Clydie was preceded in death by her parents and is survived by her husband, Cliff of Anton, CO, her sister, Joyce Wiederspan and husband Ed of Evans, CO, sister Geraldine South and husband Donald of Fort Morgan, and a brother, Dallas Bowles and wife Linda of Fort Morgan, CO. Son Coby Travis and wife LuAnn of Sterling, CO and their children Lisa Travis, Christopher Travis and wife Kathy; Joleen Carman and husband Alan of Akron and their children Jennie Reese, Garrett Carman, Travis Carman and wife Andrea; Terri Ellis and husband Larry of Loveland, CO and Shelley Travis of Akron and children Gage, Cole and Jessi Fletcher. She is also survived by nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

There will be a public viewing held at Brenner Funeral Home in Akron from 9am-6pm on Thursday, January 7th. A private funeral service will be held at a later date. Interment will be at the Akron Cemetery. Brenner Funeral Home is directing the services. Memorials may be made in her name to either the Akron United Methodist Church or to the American Diabetes Association.