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Clara Laverne Smith English

6/12/2020

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​Clara Laverne Smith English, a resident of Oglethorpe, Georgia, age 87,  passed on June 11, 2020.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at the Oglethorpe City Cemetery, Memorial Drive, Oglethorpe, Georgia.

Please be mindful that we will adhere to all government recommendations and mandates to limit the number of attendees at all services at this time. We are limiting the number of attendees to no more than 10 at the funeral home chapel services and graveside services. We thank you for your understanding and patience during this time.

Clara Laverne Smith English was born September 23, 1932 in Rupert, Taylor County, Georgia to the late Judson Smith and the late Ethel Reese.  She was educated in the public school system of Macon County, Georgia.  She was preceded in death by one sister, Marie Johnson.  She was united in holy matrimony to the late Cornelius English.  She was blessed to be the mother of four children, two preceded her in death, Anthony English and Marvis English.

She was a member of the Saint Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church where she served dutifully on the Missionary Board and supported every facet of the church she loved so well.

After many years of dedicated services she retired from Blue Bird Body Company the Wander Lodge Divison, Ft. Valley, Georgia.

On Thursday morning June 11, 2020, the death angel sealed the lips of our beloved Clara Laverne Smith English. “But I will not have you be ignorant brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.  For if we believe that Jesus  died and rose again even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.”  (1st Thessalonians 4:13,14)

She leaves to morn her passing her beloved children, Mr. and Mrs. Milton (Bessie) English, Oglethorpe, Georgia and Mr. and Mrs. Cheryl English (Conrad) Smith, Warner Robins, Georgia; five grandchildren, Mr and Mrs. Kevin (Melinda) English,  Mr. and Mrs. Bianca English (Mark) Myers all of Locus Grove, Georgia, Brian Smith, Buford, Georgia, Brandon Smith, Stockbridge, Georgia and Mr. and Mrs. Brittany (Donnell) Widemon, Covington, Georgia; six great grandchildren; and a host of beloved nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

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Peggy West
6/13/2020 12:33:25 pm

Sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. My deepest sympathies and prays to you and the family.
I pray that God give you all the Blessing, strength and love that this time. Psalm 23

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Chris Slocumb
6/13/2020 02:52:14 pm

Milton, I read this obituary online today. Saw that she was your mother. Deepest condolences to you and the family. May God keep his hedge of protection about you and yours.

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Lessie SolomonLes,
6/13/2020 11:33:15 pm

Cheryl, I am very sorry to read about the passing of your beloved Mother. You have my deepest sympathy. She has gained her wings and God will take care of you and your brother. Stay prayed up and I love you.

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Linda Smith
6/14/2020 02:34:37 am

From the smiths and Daniels family our condolences

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Audra Hall
6/15/2020 05:44:23 pm

Heaven surely gained a special angel when He called Ms. Clara home. My heart felt condolences to her family.

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Vanessa Faye Jordan Paige
6/16/2020 01:09:20 am

Cousins Milton and Cheryl and family. I’m sorry to hear of the passing of cousin Vern. Please know you have our deepest sympathy. I pray our Heavenly Father gives you the strength you need during difficult time.

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Carroll Cromer
6/18/2020 08:51:57 pm

Milton and Cheryl my deepest condolences to you and the rest of my family. I prayer is that Jehovah God will give you the peace, comfort and strength during this difficult time. Much love to each of you.

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