Biography: Clara Waire Legate, age 89, of North Little Rock, died April 22, 2010. Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend who was always loyal to her family. Clara’s work ethic and background motivated her to many successes. As a young mother she sold Avon, and then operated a beauty shop in her home so she could continue to be a stay at home mom. Later she was a successful Department Manager for at Sears and then at Montgomery Ward where she was frequently recognized as an outstanding Department Manager. Upon her retirement from Montgomery Ward, she found that she still had a strong drive to serve the public and went back to work for Wal-Mart for several more years where she gained accolades for her dedication to duty, efficiency and her wonderful personality that endeared her to her customers. She is survived by her son, Jimmy Ward and his wife Mimi of Munford, TN; four grand daughters, Jimmy Sue Riley ( Jim ), Gail Noblett, and Donna Benson all of Arkansas, and Renee Bracken ( Derrick ) of Brighton, TN and a host of great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two husbands, James N. Ward and Hal Legate; a great-granddaughter, Kristy Collier; one brother and six sisters. Visitation will be held on Monday, April 26, 2010 from 9:30 am to 10:30 am at Ruebel Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow immediately at Edgewood Memorial Park in North Little Rock. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com