Clara Mae Johnson Obituary in Tyler at John R. Harmon

Obituary For Clara Mae Johnson

( 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.

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Auntie, I will truly miss our talks when Larry would hand me the phone and say it's Aunt Clara Mae. Your voice alone was comforting and your loving spirit always made me feel welcome to be in this loving family. I am sorry we were not able to come back to visit. We kept saying when this Covid mess is gone we will visit again soon, but God knew Best. Take your well deserved rest. Love you Always, Vanessa and Larry Griffin

We're sending our love, support, prayers and deepest condolences to the family. To my bonus Mother Sandra Lover and extended sister Shun Hartsfield we Love and appreciate you more than words can express. Shan B./Brittani S./Jessica G.

Will miss our long talks, Auntie Clara Mae I talk that back to our long talks and my long listening lol tell my mama hello Love You More

Phyllis and family God bless you all, praying strength for the family, Deborah Mosley and family.

Rest well Sis. Johnson, I have heard of your good works and been encouraged!

I salute you! Job well done. Thank you for the honor of knowing you for this short time. Blessings! Lisa C

Granny . Words cannot express how dear you were to me. Thank you and I can't thank you enough for allowing me to be a part of your life. I will forever cherish the honor of calling you Granny. I love you and I'm so grateful to have chosen such a precious lil lady to call my granny. Deepest condolences to your immediate family and thanks for sharing Ms Clara Mae Johnson with me.