Ellan Edwards Clifford, 95, died at her home in Godfrey. She was the daughter of Ira Edwards and Ann (Ayres) Edwards. Mrs. Clifford was a member of the First Church of Christ, Scientist. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan and her master’s degree from S.I.U.E. and retired in 1988 as a school teacher for the Grafton school district. Past students would often recognize her when she was out. Her husband, Paul B. Clifford preceded her in death. Surviving are three daughters, Kendra Gates (Gregory) of Albuquerque, NM, Devon LaMaster of Mission Hills, KS, and Jacolyn Kelly (Mike) of San Diego, CA, one son, Peter Clifford (Linda Joy) of Godfrey, eight grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, one brother, Thomas Shaw (Marj) of Lenexa, KS, and one sister, Elizabeth Grochowalski of Ada, MI. There will be no services. Memorials may be made to Sleep in Heavenly Peace, www.shpbeds.org Gent Funeral Home in Alton is in charge of arrangements. Online guestbook and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com