Clara Surratt Obituary in Shelby at Enloe Mortuary

Obituary For Clara Surratt

Ms. Clara Mae Surratt

Clara Mae Surratt (aka: Neb) departed her earthly life to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at Cleveland Pines Nursing Center in Shelby. She was born May 12, 1929 to Kelly Surratt and Janie Wright Surratt at home delivered by a mid-wife in the Double Shoals Community.

Clara entered the public schools of Cleveland County attending Philadelphia and Douglas Schools. She received her GED through CCC at the Hoppers Chapel Site. She accepted Christ and became a member of Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church at an early age, and in later years became a member of Hoppers Chapel Missionary Baptist Church and was the Mother of the Church.

Preceding her in death are her parents, three brothers, Z.K. Surratt, Nekota Wright and Will Wright; seven sisters, Ceonia Jackson, Alice Surratt, Bessie Surratt, Alice Wilson, Matilda Jeter, Elaine Gash, Lola Eskridge, Daisy Hall and Lula Mae Hopper.

Ms. Clara is survived by her daughter, Linda Joyce Surratt Wallace (Rev. Wade Wallace); son, Donald Ray Surratt; granddaughters, Sharon A. Wallace Tucker (Alvin), Jacqueline Y. Wallace, and Cindy R. Williams; great grandchildren, Dazreal B. Williams, Myasia E. Mason, Tela M. Williams, Aveiyon N. Rice, Zoelaya J. L. Rice, Tyrece Tucker, Terrance Tucker, Jaylon Caster and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Hoppers Chapel Baptist Church. Burial will take place at Sunset Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 1:00 PM on Tuesday and at other times at 3310 Lake Drive Shelby from 1:00 until 7:00 through Monday.

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Jennie Wright planted 5 trees in memory of Clara Surratt . - July 08, 2024

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Sending Condolences and Prayers to the Surratt/Wallace families. From: The Cleveland County Branch NAACP #537B Bishop Carolyn Briggs- President Carol Woodard- Executive Secretary

We would like to extend our heartfelt sympathy and prayers to the family of Clara Surratt. We are here if you need anything and we love you all dearly
Love Justin & Carletha Boyd

Linda, Rev. Wade and Family on behalf of the Family of Aunt Neb's brother(the Late Will Wright) we extend our Deepest Condolences with Love, Sympathy, and Prayers for Each of You. Memorial Trees are planted in her Memory From:Jennie R. Wright (the Late Sylvester Lee Wright) and Family

Our deepest condolences to the Surratt family.May the peace of God keep you as you celebrate the life of your loved one. She is the aunt of our sister in love Elizabeth Webber.We are lifting up the Wallace family and others. Our God is a very present help in the time of need. Praying and know that we love you all and know you will make it. God is always with you. Roger/Suzette Ross,The Webber family 💕🙏🏽

TO THE FAMILY: WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS , AND PLEASE KN OW THIS OUR PREYERS AND HEARTFELT THOUGHTS ARE WITH EACH OF YOU, MAY THE LOVE OF GOD . FAMILY AND FRIENDS BE OF COMFORT TO EACH OF YOU TODAY AND ALWAYS. FROM MR& MRS MICHEAL LEE GOOLSBY , CHARLOTTE , N.C.