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Clara Johnson Obituary

Clara Melissa Johnson, age 98, of Gary, IN passed away Saturday October 29, 2016 at Methodist Hospital Northlake. Retired employee of Metro Corp of Gary, IN. she is preceded in death by her parents Anna (Jones) Briggs and Lossie Briggs; three brothers Eddie, Lossie and Henry, three sisters Lillie Davis, Dora (Briggs) Terry and Pearlie Briggs. Clara leaves to cherish her memory two daughters Annetta Johnson-Fountain, Valeria Johnson-Fletcher and one son Walter "Buddy/Jazz" Johnson; three grandchildren Erick T. (Natasha) Johnson, Breonda Johnson of Aurora, CO and Shaylon Johnson of North Vegas, NV; two great-grandchildren Aidyn Johnson of Aurora, CO and Myles Johnson of North Vegas, NV. VisitationTuesday November 8, 2016 from 12-8:00 p.m. Family hours 6-8:00 p.m. Funeral service Wednesday November 9, 2016 at 12 noon all services will be held at Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church 1741 Fillmore St. Rev. Issac Culver officiating. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery.

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Published by Post-Tribune from Nov. 6 to Nov. 8, 2016.

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November 29, 2016

My sincerest condolences to the family.

My mother, Bura McCane, worked with Ms. Johnson at Metro Corp. and I had the privilege of meeting her several times. I am so sorry to hear of her passing.

May the God of tender mercies comfort you during your time of bereavement. (1 Cor. 1:3,4)

Minietta Nelson

November 8, 2016

To Valeria & Family,

I enjoyed working with your mother at Metro Corps and will treasure those years. May God comfort you and your family during this time of bereavement.

Minerva Luna

November 8, 2016

Praying for you and family at this difficult hour.

Mary Lucas-Wesson(Jeter)

November 7, 2016

Annetta, Valeria and Walter (Buddy). Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless you during this difficult time. Clara and I worked together at Jerusalem Baptist Church
with the children for many years. We still kept in touch even after I moved. I was blessed to talk with her Christmas(2015). May God keep and give her family strength.

Mary (Jeter),Lucas-Wesson and family.

Earnestine Berry

November 6, 2016

VJ and family, our thoughts are with you at this time and we extend our deepest condolences. It was our pleasure being acquainted with Ms. Johnson through you.

God bless all of you as you go through this transition of her leaving this life for the eternal one!

Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4

Love, EB and mom Christine & family.

Kimberly Lacey-Chappelle

November 6, 2016

Cousin Clara was a delight to be around with such a beautiful spirit. She was also special because she was named after my great grandmother Clara Jones Briscoe. My deepest condolences to cousins Valeria, Annetta and Buddy. May you find comfort in the Lord.

November 6, 2016

May God bless you during this most difficult time.Larry and Linda Webb

Linda Strong

November 6, 2016

Valeria, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Please accept my sincere condolences.

Dorothy Watkins

November 6, 2016

Valeria and family. We're sending our condolences at this time of sorrow. Your mom was a gem. I've known her practically all my life and can truely say that she was one of the sweetest women I have ever know. I missed her kisses that I got every Sunday . Plus she always had something funny to say to me.God bless you and your family.

Jack and Myrtle Mateen

November 6, 2016

Valeria we are praying for you and family at this difficult hour. I remember the first time i met your mother at the Dpw Office when she came to visit. She had us all laughing and had a smile that will never be forgotten. A Mother's love is forever. God needed and Angel and only can back and claimed his own.

Michael & Diane Smith

November 6, 2016

May Our God Comfort Your Entire Family During This Time Of Sorrow

Evelyn Thirkles Bibbs

November 5, 2016

Annetta, Valeria, Walter aka Buddy. My condolences and prayers for your peace and strength of God be yours during this time. Heaven gain our loss.

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1741 Fillmore St, IN

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