Rudene Bowling Clanton, born in Alabama on November 6, 1931, to the late Jesse and Bernice Sims Bowling, passed away in Opelika on October 28, 2026.

Mrs. Clanton lived a life marked by a love of travel, sports, and visiting state capitol buildings. She dedicated her life to her work as a beloved homemaker and as an inspector at the Ampex Magnetic Tape Division in Opelika for more than 20 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her siblings, John Tom Bowling, Windol Bowling, Frances Wilbanks, and Edward Bowling; her loving husband, Jack Clanton, with whom she shared 68 years; and her daughter, Janet Clanton Smith.

She is survived by her children, Reita Clanton, Dennis Clanton (Kathy), and Suzanne Baker (Rusty). Her legacy lives on through her grandchildren, Erin Smith, Allison Smith (Darren), Meghan Clanton, Arrie Clanton, Chase Baker (Baylee), Jesse Baker, and Tori Dezauche (Logan), as well as her great-grandchildren, Jack Till, Mason Till, and Ella Catherine Baker.

A visitation will be held at Frederick-Dean Funeral Home on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 2 pm, followed by a funeral service in the Chapel at Frederick-Dean. A private burial will take place on Monday, November 2, 2026.