Clarissa Isabel Colson, 22, of Kutztown, died suddenly and unexpectedly Jan. 22, 2021.

Born Feb. 4, 1998, in Allentown, she was a daughter of Stephen Colson, husband of Michelle L. (Doyle) Colson, of Allentown, and Diana C. (Green) Shook, companion of Ricky L. Sterner, of New Tripoli.

A 2017 graduate of Parkland High School, she was a cashier at the Bandit Truck Stop, New Smithville.

She loved to draw and be creative, and had an appreciation for all genres of music.

Above all, spending time with her family and friends was very important to her.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her siblings Ashley M. Merkel, companion of Rory L. Geisinger of Shoemakersville, Dustin T., husband of Alexis N. (Squitieri) Merkel of Shartlesville, Nathanel S. Colson of Fort Bragg, N.C., Travis R. Colson of Shartlesville, Cheyanna L. Conklin, fiancée of Anthony Collazo of Macungie, Augustus M. Conklin, fiancé of Sarah Muffley of Allentown, Madison P. Conklin, Jalynn S. Colson, Landon R. Colson and Keegan B. Colson, all of Allentown and Taylor Colson, of the Pocono area; paternal grandparents Richard Colson Sr. and Sharon L. (Townsend) Colson, of Macungie; niece Jocelynn Dietrich; nephews Cooper Merkel, Braxton Merkel and Ryland Geisinger; many aunts, uncles, cousins; and friends.

She was predeceased by her maternal grandparents Valoris T. and Annie (Taylor) Green.

Contributions may be made in her memory to The American Cancer Society, 1818 Market St., Ste 2820, Philadelphia, PA 19103 or online at cancer.org/donate, or to The American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023 or online at diabetes.org/donate.

Memories and condolences may be shared at ludwickfh.com.

Arrangements made by Ludwick Funeral Homes Inc., Kutztown.