Clara Sweatt

BENNETTSVILLE — Clara Hodge Sweatt, age 86 of Bennettsville, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 25, 2025.

Clara was born June 16, 1938, in Bennettsville. She was a daughter of the late Herbert and Emma Mumford Hodge. Clara worked many years at Galey and Lord, followed by jobs as a Mary Kay consultant, certified nursing assistant, and at Walmart. Clara had many friends that she met over the years. She enjoyed baking and crafting. Clara also enjoyed working in the yard and tending to her flower beds. Clara loved the Lord. She attended church regularly until her health declined. Most of all, Clara loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister. Clara will be missed deeply by her family and friends.

In addition to her parents, Clara was preceded in death by her husband of fifty five years, John Henry Sweatt; brothers, Jimmy Hodge, John Elbert Hodge, Billy Hodge, and Alexander Hodge.

Clara is survived by her children, Brenda Hunt of Bennettsville, Danny (Jody) Sweatt of Sylvania, GA, and Jeffrey Sweatt (Sharon) of Chesterfield; a brother, Rufus Hodge of Bennettsville; sisters, Alma Quick of Bennettsville, Linda Grace Ainsworth of Greenville, NC, and Betty Lou Locklear of Laurinburg, NC; five grandchildren; several great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and other extended family members also survive.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Burroughs Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow the service at Sunset Memorial Park.

A time of visitation will be held on Wednesday, just prior to the service, beginning at 12:00, at Burroughs Funeral Home Chapel.

The family would like to thank Oakhaven Nursing Center and Wilson Senior Care for their loving and compassionate care shown to Clara. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.bfhbennettsville.com.

Burroughs Funeral Home is honored to assist the Sweatt Family.