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on April 5, 2017 9:04 PM
Clara Bell Denny
Birth date: Jul 25, 1937 Death date: Apr 4, 2017
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Clara Phillips Denny, 79, went to be with her Lord on April 4, 2017. She was the daughter of the late Vance and Reba Barr Phillips of Lansing, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie W. Denny, sister, Ella Miller of Mountain City, and brother, Ralph Phillips of Mountain City. Surviving is her brother, Robert "Earl" Phillips of Chilhowie, VA; her two sons and daughters-in-law, David and De Denny of Chickamauga, GA, Richard and Robin Denny of Nashville. She is also survived by one grandson, Carson Denny, who was the light of her life, several nieces and nephews, special friend and soul-mate, Roger Goodrich, life-time neighbors and coffee buddies, Bob and Kellena Hawkins. Clara went to college in Wilmington, Delaware, where she served as a private secretary for an Educational Service until she married in 1957. She lived in Johnson City for most of her adult life, where she will be remembered for all the things she "got into". She loved her Lord, her family, her home, her family at Central Baptist Church, and the Tennessee Titans football team. She was a long-time member of the Margaret McNeese Sunday School class and was known as their "Apple Butter Lady". They will serve as her honorary pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Central Baptist Church, 300 N. Roan St., Johnson City, TN 37601, or the American Cancer Society, where she volunteered. The family respectfully requests your presence as we offer tribute and remembrance of her life. The visitation will be at Appalachian Funeral Home between 5:00 and 7:00 P.M. on Friday, April 7, 2017, with the funeral service to follow at 7:00, with Dr. Ronald R. Murray officiating. The graveside committal service will be held at Monte Vista Memorial Park at 9:00AM on Saturday, April 8, 2017, officiated by Dr. Tommy Hood. Those planning to attend are to meet at the cemetery Saturday. Order Flowers Service DetailsFriday, April 7th, 2017 7:00pm, Appalachian Funeral Home-West Chapel Interment DetailsMonte Vista Memorial ParkRead Obituary
Anonymous
Clara was such a lovely lady. We had many enjoyable talks at church. I learned she enjoyed golf and had even played with my aunt Connie so when my aunt died I gave Clara a pewter necklace of a lady golfer that belonged to Connie. That was a special moment between us and we shared many more through the years. I miss her and pray God's peace surrounds her family.
Anonymous
Dave, De, Carson, Richard and Robin....Thinking of you and hoping you will find comfort in special memories of Clara. They do become treasures to our hearts and help in the sorrow of losing our loved ones. You will be in our prayers. We love you.
Anonymous
Clara was most certainly the salt of the earth . Know she was a bubbly little gal and filled many hours of my Brother's life with humorous banter and special events . May only wonderful memories of her fill the void she has left and love and peace surround you in the days ahead . Elaine Hooke , Menifee, Calif.
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I had the privilege of caring for Mrs. Clara for the short time she was back in her home. Our first night together, we talked and talked like we'd known each other our entire lives. She went above and beyond for those of us that were taking care of her to make us feel comfortable. She was truly a very sweet, Godly woman, who talked about Jesus from the first "hello". I'm sorry to hear of her passing. She will be greatly missed, but I know she must've had an amazing welcoming in Heaven!