Clarissa Woodham peacefully passed away at home with her family at her side on September 9, 2022, after an extended illness. Clarissa was born in Arkadelphia, Arkansas on November 11, 1944, to Clara and Lee Murrell. Clarissa was known for enjoying life, having a generous spirit, a kind heart and beautiful smile. Before her illness she enjoyed gardening, cooking, crafts, walking the beach, traveling, and family gatherings. She loved the holidays and spending time with her family and friends. She attended the Faith center church in Eureka. She was a member of the Faith Center Prime Timers and a member of the local Red Hat Society. Clarissa also enjoyed her work as a volunteer at St Joseph’s Hospital after retiring from Eureka Rehabilitation and Wellness Center as a C.N.A.

Clarissa was preceded in death by her parents Clara and Lee Murrell, brother Albert Murrell, husband Roy Woodham, first husband and father of her children James Pannell Sr., great-granddaughter Leeann Byford, great-grandson Kyle Blanton, and great-granddaughter Trianna Burnett.

She is survived, by her children Missy Boynton of (Eureka), Theresa and Bob Howard (Amity, Arkansas), Becky and Kevin Wright (Mckinleyville), James and Nicole Pannell (Gridley,) and Timothy Pannell (Mckinleyville). She is also survived by her grandchildren Justin and Stella Wright (Virginia Beach), Jay and Megan McCutchen (Gilbert), Stephanie Wright (Arcata), Cassie and Cody Curteman (Bandon), Carly Boynton (Eureka) Dylan and Anissa Pannell (Magalia, Calif.), Taylor and Kristian Kessler (Tracy, Calif.), Camille O’Neale (Murrieta), Claire Pannell (Gridley), Jim and Danielle Byford (Yreka), Emma and Jeremy Burnett (Yreka), Theresa Howard (McMinnville), Jake and Lynn Howard (Glenwood, Arkansas), and Casey Howard (Eugene). She is also, survived by numerous great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many great nieces and nephews as well as her neighbor and friends Mike and Peggy Alcorn.

The family would like to extend their appreciation and gratitude to Dr. Jennifer Heidmann, PACE Center and in-home care team, Agape in home Services and aides, and Hospice of Humboldt for supporting Clarissa and her family during her illness and passing.

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