Claire Dunn, age 87, of  Fayetteville, formerly of Russellville, died peacefully Saturday, March 23, 2024, at Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville.  She was born February 15, 1937, in Russellville at St. Mary's Hospital to Eric and Audrey Keathley Caviness.

She graduated from Danville High School, William Woods College and also attended Southern Methodist University before graduating from Arkansas Tech in 1958.

Claire and B. J. Dunn were married June 8, 1958, and shared almost 66 years together. She was a faithful member of First United Methodist Church in Russellville, where she was very involved in United Methodist Women, serving four different terms as President. Claire also sang in the church choir for many years, enjoyed playing in the handbell choir and sang in the women's ensemble. She served on the Russellville Symphony Guild for 15 years, Russellville Culture Club, was a Life member of the Junior Auxiliary, and enjoyed several bridge clubs.

She is survived by her husband, B.J., her son and daughter-in-law, Robert and  Susan Dunn of Little Rock; a daughter and son-in-law, Julia and  Gary Thorn of Fayetteville; five grandchildren, the Rev. Katye Chambers (Donnie) of Sherwood, Christopher Dunn (Rachel) of Rapid City, South Dakota, Max Thorn (Emma Whitford) of Brooklyn, New York, Audrey Thorn of New York City and Andrew Thorn of Fayetteville; and two great-grandchildren, Deacon and Raylan Chambers.

The funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Friday, March 29, 2024, at the First United Methodist Church in Russellville, with the Rev. Dr. Tony Griffin officiating with visitation to follow at the church.  Burial will be in Earl Ladd Cemetery at Danville, under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

Memorials may be made to either United Women of Faith or Manna House, both c/o First United Methodist Church, 304 South Commerce, Russellville, Arkansas 72811.

Online guestbook and condolences available at www.shinnfuneral.com .