Clara Braden

Clara Braden obituary, New Orleans, LA

Clara Braden

Clara Braden Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Professional Funeral Service, Incorporated - New Orleans on Jul. 10, 2024.

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Clara Braden was born on February 22, 1943 to the late Pearl Horton and Henry Curtis and passed away on June 29, 2024, in New Orleans, LA. Clara leaves to cherish her sons: Alton Penn (Rhonda), Dennis Penn, Jerry Penn, Norris Penn (Ella). Daughter: Lydia Penn (Michael), 6 grand-daughters, 4 grandsons, 13 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins and friends. Clara is preceded in death by her mother: Pearl Horton, Father: Henry Curtis, Son: Benjamin Penn, 3 sisters: Eunice Moses, Geneva Crockett, Earlean Horton, 4 brothers: Arthur Horton, Edward Horton, Elliott Horton, Sr., Henry Boyer.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend her Celebration of Life Service on Friday July 12, 2024, 10:00AM, at Professional Funeral Services, 1449 N. Claiborne Ave, NOLA with Rev. Elliott Horton Jr. Visitation will be held from 9:00AM until the hour of service. Interment Providence Memorial Park, Metairie, LA.
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