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Clara Kenlay Obituary
She was born in Sumpter, S.C., the daughter of the late Elliott and Nettie (Williams) Greene. She was a former employee of Lawrence + Memorial Hospital. Clara was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church and was a pastor's aid and a member of the gospel chorus. She was also a member of the National Council of Negro Women and a member of the NAACP.
She leaves to cherish her memory two daughters, Carrie Williams and Brenda Mosley; a sister, Marion Wright; and a special niece, Reverend Ella Brandon; 13 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.
A celebration of her life will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at Shiloh Baptist Church, 1 Garvin St., New London. Interment will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the church.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Lester Gee Funeral Home, 108 Blinman St., New London.
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Cheryl Martin
March 18, 2015
Brenda & family: I am so sorry for your loss. I am praying for you during this difficult time. Mrs. Kenlay was one of a kind. I have fond memories of her. She is in heaven getting her rest now. She maybe gone but never forgotten. May God continue to bless and keep you all.
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