Ms. Clara J. Lover, a resident of Montgomery, AL., passed away August 25, 2024. A funeral service will be held Sunday, September 1, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. in the chapel of Ross-Clayton Funeral Home. The Charismatic Ms. Clara J. Perdue Lover affectionately known as CJ was born on October 7, 1959 in Lowndes County, Alabama. She departed this life and entered into eternal rest August 25, 2024 at Ascension Sacred Heart in Pensacola, FL. She accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior, she always kept the faith until the end. Clara graduated from Hayneville Road, Carver Jr. High and Jefferson Davis High School where she graduated with honors. She worked with the State of Alabama Commission on Aging where she retired after 25 years. She was preceded in death by her mother and father: Annie and Joseph Perdue, Sr., brother, Joseph Perdue Jr., brother-in-law, Gregory Williams Sr. grandparents: Ned and Rosie Miller, Hubert and Clara Perdue, three aunts: Viola Nelson, Victoria Casey of Fort Deposit, AL and Sarah Perdue of Montgomery, AL; two uncles: Joe Miller and John Lee Miller of Fort Deposit, AL. Left to cherish her memories, loving devoted son, Anthony Reginald Lover II (Veronica Judkins) four precious grandchildren: Amber Moryah Lover, Huntsville, AL, A' Jaydah Niyanah Womack, Greenville, AL, Azaria Jeliz, Montgomery, Alabama; Anthony Reginald Lover III, Montgomery, AL; three supporting sisters: Polly Perdue, Birmingham, AL; Maggie Perdue, Montgomery, AL; Lisa Williams, Montgomery, AL devoted nieces: Kirsten Gray (Montoriez Gray) Montgomery, AL; Ashley Williams, Atlanta, GA; Jolene (Kashe') Perdue, Austin, TX; two great - grand nieces: Mina Gray, Montgomery, AL; Bryelle Perdue, Austin, TX; two great - grand nephews: Bryndan Perdue, Kamdyn Perdue, Austin, TX; and a host of devoted cousins, relatives and friends.