( June 20, 1932 -- December 31, 2021 )

TYLER -- Celebration of Life for Mrs. Clara Johnson, 89 of Tyler, Texas will be held on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at 1 pm in the sanctuary of College Hill Baptist Church with Pastor Lawrence Brown serving as eulogist. *FACE MASK REQUIRED* Burial will follow in the Chandler Community Cemetery under the direction of John R. Harmon Undertaking Company. Mrs. Johnson was born on June 20, 1932 in Smith County and transitioned in December 31, 2021 at Christus Trinity Mother Frances Hospital. She was a graduate of Emmett J. Scott High School. She was a long time employee for the Clyde Butler Family, a previous member of Progressive Baptist Church and also a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. She served as a Deaconess. Mrs. Johnson is preceded by her parents, husband and one son, two brothers and three sisters. Precious memories of Mrs. Johnson are cherished in the hearts of her sons: Samuel Hartsfield of Tyler, Texas, Douglas Hartsfield (Cherlyn) of Round Rock,Texas, Royce Hartsfield (Katherine) of Plano, Carl Johnson of Irving, Texas, and Darrell Johnson of San Diego, California; daughters: Sandra Lover (George) of Dallas, Texas, Phyllis Shackelford (Charles), Ava Choice (Rev. Gary), Joyce Johnson and Charlotte Wickware, all of Tyler; sister-in-law: Jewel Johnson (Fred) of Tyler, Texas and Vernell Johnson of Fort Worth, Texas; a host of grand and great grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Public viewing will be on Friday, January 7, 2022 from 2 pm to 8 pm.