CHAPTER 18
Shirley Petersen had kicked over a hornet's nest with her accusation. In no time, the quiet hum of the room had escalated to an outraged buzzing and people were shouting to be heard above the din. Funeral decorum flew out the window and Clarence's memorial service became a free-for-all.
"Who was it, Shirley? Tell us."
"Clarence seemed fine to me…"
"Shirley's lost her mind!"
"Will someone tell me what's going on?"
"WHAT DID SHE SAY? I TURNED MY HEARING AID OFF."
But Shirley had no intention of responding to anyone. After she finished her shocking speech she exited through the back with a bewildered Clarence Jr. close behind.
Jodi Martin and I were gaping at the spectacle when Jodi leaned over to make a comment. "Can you believe what's going on here? We haven't seen this m
