Clara Forbes

1934 - 2011

Clara Forbes obituary, 1934-2011

Clara Forbes

1934 - 2011

BORN

1934

DIED

2011

Clara Forbes Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 18, 2011.
Forbes, Clara M.

77, of Lake Worth, FL, passed away on May 15, 2011. Born in Meigs, GA, she had been a resident of South Florida for over 50 years. Clara was a teacher's assistant at Haverhill Baptist Church for 25 years. She was an avid Dolphin's football fan and a true dog lover.

Survivors include her daughters, Bernice (Wayne) Travis, Marian Hodges, and Allison (David) Lacy; grandchildren, Karl Downes, Wesley Hodges, Robert Hodges, and Alex Lacy; 3 great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held at noon on Thursday, May 19th at the funeral home. Mrs. Forbes will be laid to rest following her funeral service at Lake Worth Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to Hospice of Palm Beach County. Arrangements under the direction of Dorsey-E. Earl Smith Memory Gardens Funeral Home, Lake Worth, FL.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

How to support Clara's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Clara Forbes's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Clara Forbes's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?