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Clara Barksdale Obituary
October 14, 1948 - May 9, 2021
Mrs. Clara R. Barksdale, 72, of 1259 Beverly Heights Road, Chatham, Va., departed this life on Sunday, May 9, 2021, at Sovah Health Care Center.
She was born on October 14, 1948, in Pittsylvania County, the daughter of the late Hardy W. Barley and the late Gracie Fitzgerald Barley. She was married to Hiawatha Barksdale, who predeceased; she was also predeceased by one grandchild.
She was a member New True Vine Pentecostal Holiness Church, and was retired from Bojangles.
Survivors include a son, Anthony L. Barley (Rhonda) of Detroit Mich.: two daughters, Katherine Barley and Avis Barksdale, both of the residence; eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Graveside services for Mrs. Barksdale will be held Saturday, May 15, 2021, at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Chatham, Virginia, by Elder Theodore Jones Jr.
Viewing will be held Friday May 14, 2021, from 4 until 6 p.m. from the chapel of Howerton Funeral Home.
Due to the restraints of COVID-19 we ask you to follow all rules. Mask and social distance is required at all times.
Howerton Funeral Home is assisting the Barksdale family.
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Faye Waller
May 16, 2021
I am extending my heartfelt sympathy to your family in the passing of Clara. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Elsie Logan
May 15, 2021
My prayers and condolences go out to Clara's family. She was a jewel to many and will help anybody. We going to miss her beautiful spirit, laughs, and talks we shared.
Jerry Motley
May 15, 2021
Sympathy extended to the Waller, the Fitzgerald and the Barksdale families
Latifa Carter
May 14, 2021
I am sorry to hear about the passing of Mrs Clara!! She was always so sweet and kinda she rest in peace!!
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Elder & Mrs Ralph Rhyne
May 14, 2021
May the Holy Spirit comfort the family and give each of you God's peace. Weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning. You are in our prayers. God bless you all to hold on to the good times you had with Clara. We love you.
Kendra Wallace
May 14, 2021
Know that God will continue to be your families strength in the days to come....
Joan Smith
May 14, 2021
Family members, we are sadden to hear about the passing of your mother. Your mother had a special please in my heart because she was a companion for my dad Curtis Jackson. A wonderful and loving person.
The Jackson Family, Joan, Roxie, Wanda and our beloved brother Scotty.
Nikea Stone
May 14, 2021
Praying the Lord will strengthen your heart and give you peace as you are surrounded by your loved ones and friends during this difficult time.
Mable D Ruffin
May 14, 2021
My Condolences to the Barksdale and Fitzgerald family
Marietta Jones and Family
May 14, 2021
May your Mother, Rest In Peace, know that God is in
Control, He will guide you through your pain.
With my deepest sympathy,
Your Mother's Cousin, Marietta Fitzgerald Jones
Rachel and Grandma Nellie
May 14, 2021
Avis and family..Good loves a cheerful giver..that was your mother..this time is difficult but may you all find peace in knowing she is resting in the arms of Jesus the One who gave her that heart to give. We love you and prayers of comfort and peace are going up. Deepest sympathies!
The Crews Family
May 14, 2021
With heartfelt sorrow The Crews Family send our condolence to you and your family in this most difficult time. Words can't express our feeling at this moment. Your Mother, Mrs Clara she will be missed. You all will be in our prayers. Your Mother, was a kind, caring and a giving person. Mrs Clara, she has her wings Sleep In Peace Mother Clara.
Janet Williamson
May 14, 2021
So sorry for your lost. You and your Family are in my prayers. I Loved Ma very much and she will be missed.
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