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Clara Wilhight Obituary
Clara Bell Wilhight, age 76, of Hammond, originally from Rutherford, AL (Russell County) made her heavenly transition on January 26, 2010. Clara was an active bowler with the Senior Bowling League of Northwest IN and an avid traveler. She was a retiree of St. Margaret Hospital after 20 years of loyal service and was a faithful member of Friendship Baptist Church of East Chicago. Clara was preceded in death by her loving husband of 43 years, Clinton Lewis Wilhight, Jr.; and a sister, Nancy Mickles. She is survived by her three sons: Melvin Pennington (Penny) of Hammond, Kelvin Pennington (Audrey) of Chicago and Clinton L. Wilhight III (Carolyn) of Westchester, IL; eight sisters: Eula C. Hill and Essie Dillard of Lima, OH, Lucinda Irving, Mary Long (James), Christine Hunter and Idella Brown (Gene) all of Gary, Ella Williams (Willie) of Merrillville, and Lelia Strong of East Chicago; five brothers: Mose Hunter, Kenzie Hunter (Deborah) and Clarence Hunter, all of Merrillville, Fred Hunter of Pittsview, AL, and Luke Hunter (Ernestine) Hunter of Rochester, NY; seven grandchildren; one great grandchild; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Visitation will be Monday, February 1, 2010 from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Smith Bizzell Chapel; 3:00-8:00 p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church; family hour 6:00-8:00 p.m. Funeral services Tuesday, February 2, 2010 at 11:00 AM at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, 4756 Melville Ave., East Chicago, IN with Rev. Rodney Golson, Sr. officiating. Internment Fern Oak Cemetery, Griffith. smith bizzellwarnerfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Clara Wilhight
tenesha pennington
January 19, 2011
Happy Birthday (1.21) Grandma Clara. I miss you. Love Tenesha
Tenesha Pennington
January 19, 2011
Happy Birthday (1/21) Grandma Clara. I miss you. Love Tenesha
February 8, 2010
To Louie, Melvin & Kent,
Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family during this time of loss. We know that God will continue to strenghthen and comfort you in this most difficult time.
God Bless You,
Lawrence & Denise Oliver & Family
Dorothea Kirklen
February 6, 2010
to the wilhight family - may God be with you in your hour of sorrow. I know Clara would have been happy with the home-going celebration. I'm going to miss my two hour phone conversations we would have. God needed another choir member for his heavenly choir and he chose your mom Clare. May God continue to bless you all.
Dorothea King Kirklen - l.v. nv.89178
Merita Marshall
February 5, 2010
To my cousin Melvin Jr & family,
I am sadden to hear of your loss. May God heal your hearts.
Your cousin Ree
Tyrone Higgs
February 5, 2010
Louie,Kent,Melvin and entire Family,
May GOD comfort you doing this time of sorrow. Keep praying!
Very Respectfully,
David T. Higgs, Khatrina Higgs & Ashley L. Higgs
Diann Sims
February 4, 2010
Melvin and Louie and Family,
We are sorry to hear of your loss. May God continue to bless you and your families during this time of sorrow. Keeping you'll in our prayers.
Diann Brooks Sims and Family
February 4, 2010
To Melvin and Family, you are in our thoughts and prayers, may God continue to Bless you all.
Thomas & Evyonne Morris
Cynthia Robinson-Holder
February 3, 2010
Melvin, Kent, Louie and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of bereavement. May God Bless and keep you.
G Ward
February 2, 2010
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Michael and Patricia Hutton
February 2, 2010
To the family of Clara Wilhight,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. God bless you all.
Sharon Greene
February 2, 2010
Louie and family,
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I remember her as a very nice lady. May you find comfort and peace in your memories.
LaTanya Orr
February 2, 2010
May God Bless you all, I have been there and I have experienced the pain first hand, but ask God for strength in this time of sorrow he said in his word that he will not leave you comfortless. So just trust him. My mom, Emma Jones and Mrs. Clara were good friends and from my familly to yours, this is the time to put your faith in the word. And the Word is JESUS
TONIA JONES
February 1, 2010
Praise The Lord Thank God for everything remember absent from this mortal body you are present with the LORD. God Bless You All
TONIA JONES
MAKENYA AND FRANKLIN BANKS 3RD
February 1, 2010
May the Lord Jesus Christ keep you all during this time.Remember absent from the body you are present with the Lord.
TONIA JONES
MAKENYA AND FRANKLIN BANKS 3RD
Kapucine Cheeks
February 1, 2010
Louie and Family
Life has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Trust God for strength and comfort during this time.
Arlana Berber-Voss
February 1, 2010
To Kent, and Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of sadness.
I know my dad (Julian Berber) and the bowling team is going to miss your mom.
The Berber Family
February 1, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Jeanette Elliott
February 1, 2010
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2010
Prudence and Wanda Scott
February 1, 2010
To the family of Mrs. Clara Wilhight:
Know that you're in our hearts and in our prayers, as you go through this difficult time.
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted."
Many blessings,
Prudence and Wanda Scott
February 1, 2010
I remember Mrs. Wilhight, always so sweet. She will be missed. God Bless. Rita Bostic
LaTreacha "Lady" & Ardie Henderson
February 1, 2010
To the Wilhight Family..Melvin & Louie..May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
May God Bless and keep you..
David Jasper
February 1, 2010
To Melvin, Kelvin, Louie and the Wilhight family, my friends, I know that God will comfort and strengthen you now and in the future. We love your mother and she loved us. Keep your trust in the Lord, for He is able to bring you through.
David and Sheila Jasper
Sandy Zikas
February 1, 2010
Melvin, my deepest sympathy at the passing of your mother
jerry jones
February 1, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
February 1, 2010
To The Wilhight Family sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you . From Vernessa, Eileen, Angela Isbell The Sherman Street Bunch.
Ms. Terry Williams
February 1, 2010
To the Wilhight Sons: Stay strong. God is with you all.
Psalm 23
A Psalm of David.
1 THE LORD is my Shepherd [to feed, guide, and shield me], I shall not lack.
2 He makes me lie down in [fresh, tender] green pastures; He leads me beside the still and restful waters.(A)
3 He refreshes and restores my life (my self); He leads me in the paths of righteousness [uprightness and right standing with Him--not for my earning it, but] for His name's sake.
4 Yes, though I walk through the [deep, sunless] valley of the shadow of death, I will fear or dread no evil, for You are with me; Your rod [to protect] and Your staff [to guide], they comfort me.
5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with [a]oil; my [brimming] cup runs over.
6 Surely or only goodness, mercy, and unfailing love shall follow me all the days of my life, and through the length of my days the house of the Lord [and His presence] shall be my dwelling place.
FriendShip MB Church Sanctuary Choir
February 1, 2010
To The Wilhight Family My deepest sympathy. Just wanting you to know there is hope of seeing our love ones again there at John 5:28, 29 Jesus said Do not marvel at this all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out. We all look forward to that day. May the God of comfort Jehovah be with your family. At revelation 21:4 He promises to wipe out every tear for your eyes and death will be no more I hope these scriptures help to ease your sorrow at this time. (classmate of Kelvin and neighbor of Sherman Street) Vernessa I.Gillis Thomasville, North Carolina
Arnette Berber-Willis
February 1, 2010
Melvin, Kent, and Louie,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. (My dad bowling partner).
May Jehovah God give you comfort in his promise at Revelation 21:4 "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore".
Derri Gibson
February 1, 2010
To Melvin, Kent & Louie
My deepest sympathy to you and your family with the passing of your mother. Earth has no Sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. Stay strong and be encouraged. Keep your hands in the Master's hands and he will see you through this difficult time. Remember the "Good Times."
ANTHONY HIGGS
February 1, 2010
WORDS ARE HARD TO FIND AT THIS TIME FOR THE LOST TO EAST HAMMOND COMMUNITY .YOUR MOTHER WAS A GREAT PERSON AND WILL BE MISS I WAS TOLD BY KEVIN TO LOOK AFTER HERE. AND THATS WHAT I DID FOR MY FRIEND GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU AND MAY HE GIVE US STRENGHT THROW THIS HARD TIME .
February 1, 2010
To Kent and Family,
We are very saddened to hear of the loss of your mom. We are praying for you and the entire family. May God give you the strength to get through this most difficult time.
Anthony (Tony) and Mischell Williams
Indianapolis, IN
HHS'76, BOP '76 and Purdue '80
February 1, 2010
To The Family of Clara Bell Wilhight: I am so sorry for your loss. You have my deepest sympathy. To my cousin Melvin (Junior) - I, too, know what it's like to lose a mother. I can tell you that with God's help, your heart will heal. Stay strong in the Lord! Love you, Nanetta Glenn-Stigler (Net).
January 31, 2010
To The Family OF Clara Wilhight I'm so sorry for your loss. I know the love of your mother will always be in the heart of her three sons my prayers are with you. Mrs Lula Isbell Starling and Family
bridget thomas
January 31, 2010
TO:The Wilhight family sorry for your lost you will always be in our prays always, remember be encourgage no matter what's going on, keep your head up with love the Thomas family
Phyllis Norwood-Lumpkin
January 31, 2010
My prayers go out to the Family, it's like losing a family member myself. There was nothing like the Friendship Family and she was a very special part of that family. Will definitely miss that SMILE!! She is in a better place, God was ready for her to come home, May God continue to Bless you all!!!
Regena Willis-Dorsey
January 30, 2010
To my family, know that Clara fought a good fight and she is no longer in any pain or discomfort. I am sorry that I can not be with you doing her homegoing services but know that I am with you all in spirit and prayer. I love you all.
Lydia Davis
January 30, 2010
My prayers and love reaches out to you all as you prepare to make your final goodbyes at Clara's Homegoing Service next week. I pray that you draw your comfort, strength and courage from God's endless well of love. God's Embrace...
Carla Riley-Stanley
January 30, 2010
To The Entire Family of Clara Wilhight, and especially, "Louie".
As a child growing up across the street from the Wilhights, and attending school and graduating with Louie, please know that some of my fongest memories are of crossing the streets of Eaton to come over and be "entertained" by the colorful and wise Skeet and Clara Wilhight.
I can not imagine your pain, but I do know and take solace in the fact that "time heals all wounds". Lean on each other and those who positively support you and take each and every day as it comes because, "Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, Today is a gift, and that is why it is called "The Present" Unknown Author.
Be Blessed,
Your Friend,
Carla (Riley) Stanley, RN,BSN,MBA
Director of Nursing
Tempe St. Luke Hospital
HHS - 1980
Felicia Carpenter
January 30, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. I am an old classmate of Louie.
Louie, you and your family are in my prayers.
May God Bless and keep you.
Deborah Shelton
January 30, 2010
With Deepest Sympathy, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Deborah Shelton
Class of HHS - 1976
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