- Date Of Death: August 13, 2021
- State: Alabama
Clara Lyles McCray, age 92 of Greensboro, Alabama passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021 at Hospice of West Alabama.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 66 years Howard Curtis McCray, parents; Ruby Clayton and Beulah Melba Nelson Lyles, sisters; Beulah Audrey Prentice, and Mary Frances Todd.
Survivors include her daughter; Marilyn Rosa McCray Minehan (Dan) of La Plata, MD., son; Michael Curtis McCray of Greensboro, AL., she is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.
Clara was born on March 24, 1929 in Hale County, Alabama. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother and strongly supported her husband throughout his military career. After her time as a military spouse, she and Howard returned to Greensboro where she later retired as a longtime employee of Home Drug. Along with our dad, she exemplified a life of gratitude and service to others and laid a firm foundation for her two children and son-in-law. She was a faithful member of the Greensboro Baptist Church, The Pierian Club, and the American Legion Auxiliary. She cherished her family and will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts.
