Clara Yarber Obituary (1928 - 2011)

Clara Yarber, 83, was born to the late Sylvester and Lettie Dixon on June 9, 1928 in Hyati, Missouri. After an extended illness, she went home to be with the Lord on September 6, 2011. Clara resided in Buchanan for over 62 years. She was a homemaker and community volunteer. Clara was a member of the Mothers of World War II Unit 2. Clara accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of New Good Hope Baptist Church, where she became an active member until her health began to fail. Clara leaves to cherish her memory, three daughters, Patricia Taylor of Niles, Michigan; Francie Grant of Benton Harbor, Michigan; Katherine Grant of South Bend, Indiana. Two brothers, Lee Dixon of Berrien Springs, Michigan and Robert Brooks of St. Louis, Missouri. 10 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and other relatives and friends. Preceeding her in death, three brothers Slyvester Dixon Jr., Willie Dixon, and RC Dixon and sister Lorean Dixon, a son Carl Dixon and stepsons Walter and Richard Coalmon, and son-in-law Jerry Taylor. Service will be Monday, September 12, 2011 at New Good Hope Baptist Church, 112 Fulton Street in Buchanan. Visitation will be at 10 a.m. and service will be at 11 a.m.