Sarah “Crista” McClary (Conley), born in Somerset, KY, resident of Fishers, IN, passed away September 20th, 2020 after a long fight with cancer.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Sarah Benelli Conley Jackson, Harry Conley Sr.; sisters Jean Williams (Conley) and Clara Hatch (Conley). Crista is survived by her husband of 44 years, Kevin McClary, daughter Sydney McClary Lease (Benjamin Lease), son Carter McClary (Miranda West), three grandchildren, Parker, Peyton, Peter, and brother Harry Conley (Barbara Conley). Crista also had many others she considered family, especially the family of Charles and Nell Jones and Rebecca Damin-Moss.
Due to COVID-19 there will be no immediate service; donations to the Simon Cancer Center in lieu of flowers would be greatly appreciated.
Crista was an accomplished nurse with many accolades before retiring to raise her children. She is remembered for her deep love for her family and passion for reading, cooking, swimming, and the arts, including poetry and music. Most importantly, her beloved dog, “Bunny.”
My Exit
I will take my soul into my arms and we will walk
We will exit alone into my field of wonder, to search for a dream
The two of us have lost and cannot seem to find.
We will look the miles over and then start on our journeys’ roads
To find you
And when we find you we will sing our song and call out your name.
And should we not…
We will only look some more.
By Sarah Crista, 1972
Individuals Alone
When we are together,
sing with one another
And when we are alone
we think of one another
Knowing, That if we sing loud enough
And think hard enough
Memories will be made
Me thinking of you
Wanting you
Searching for you
Finding you…
By Sarah Crista, 1972
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