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Clara Ensley Obituary
Clara Jean Ensley, lovingly known as “Jeanne”, of Arapahoe, passed peacefully into her eternal home on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the age of 86.
Jeanne was a lifetime member of Bethany Christian Church, where she faithfully served in many roles throughout the years. She retired after more than 30 years with PCS Phosphate, where she worked in the Human Resources Department.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Smith and Manila Ensley; sisters, Bessie Ensley Pittman, Annalene Ensley Heath Lilley, Martha Ensley Terranova and Evelyn Ensley Beeman; and brother, Guyan Ensley.
Jeanne is survived by her sister-in-law, Jill Ensley, and a host of beloved nieces and nephews.
A funeral service to honor her life will be held Thursday, July 10th at Bethany Christian Church beginning at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow immediately at Greenleaf Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1 p.m. at the church.
As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be directed to Bethany Christian Church Memorial Fund, PO Box 156, Arapahoe, NC 28510 or Pamlico Rescue, PO Box 302, Bayboro, NC 28515.
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