Christine Orr

Christine M. (Jones) Orr, 69, of Clayton, left this world unexpectedly and all too soon, entering the gates of Heaven on Tuesday, December 26, 2023, while in the comfort of her home. She was born in Barberton, OH on January 1, 1954, to the late Bill R. and Dina (Mort) Jones. With a Romanian upbringing, Christine’s family traveled frequently and when she was 7 years old, she met a boy named Clyde that she enjoyed playing with. The two hung out for 2 years before the families both moved away, and he couldn’t find her until 8 years later. Finally reuniting but unable to date per the family’s rule, he asked for her hand in marriage and the pair were happily united in marriage on September 5, 1971, bringing two beautiful daughters and a son into the world and spending 52 glorious years together. Starting their lives off fresh and with no money was challenging to say the least. They purchased a camper for a mere $37 and moved to the city. Clyde worked 7 days a week scrimping and saving every dollar, so the couple were able to make a better life for their family, and they later settled in Hendricks County building their forever home. A true music lover, Christine’s favorite genre was reggae. She was a talented dancer and known to cut a rug at all events. A whiz in the kitchen, she was famous for her fried chicken, whipping up family dinners with enough food to feed an army, and it was guaranteed not a soul left her home hungry. She found her quiet place riding her prized Bunton mower while listening to her favorite tunes on her ear buds. She enjoyed playing the slots at the casinos as well as on her phone, sipping beer from a glass the way a true lady does, and drinking Bloody Marys. Her TV ritual was to watch Gunsmoke, the Andy Griffith Show, Everybody Loves Raymond, followed by the news. The hard work and dedication paid off for Christine and Clyde, enabling them to travel the world while lovin’ life, and making friends everywhere they went, usually in a tiki bar on a beach in any given exotic place they found themselves. She loved her family dearly and was usually funny and always as feisty as a firecracker, rarely slowing down because she refused to waste time. She referred to Clyde as her hero since he saved her from any and every predicament that she managed to get herself into. Christine left a legacy of light and love for those who knew and loved her. She will be deeply and profoundly missed. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Stanley Orr and grandson, Franky Orr. Christine leaves behind her devoted husband, Clyde H. Orr of Clayton; daughters, Sheila Jones (Stanley) of Danville, and Kathleen “KiKi” Tinoco (Tito) of Plainfield; daughter-in-law, Erika Orr of Plainfield; siblings, George Mitchell of Interlachen, Fl, Rosie Pasciak of Interlachen, Fl, and Ben Jones (Melanie) of Gainesville, FL; along with 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Visitation will be held from 11am to 8pm, on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel in Monrovia. A Celebration of Life Service will begin at 10am, on Friday, December 29, 2023, at the funeral home, with additional calling held an hour prior. Pastor Eric Kedzior will officiate services and burial will follow in Maple Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made by mail to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-9959, or online by clicking https://www.stjude.org/. To upload a picture on Christine’s tribute wall, share a favorite story, send the family an online condolence, sign the online guest registry, or light a candle in her memory, please visit www.lightmemorial.com.

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Christine Orr

January 1, 1954 - December 26, 2023