MANSFIELD: Clara Ann Miller, age 76, of Mansfield passed away Saturday, January 11, 2025 following a sudden illness.
She was born September 10, 1948 in Geauga County to the late Urie and Sylvia Miller. Clara dedicated her life to caring for others as an independent caregiver for over 35 years, a passion she shared and graced her daughter with. Working in the same industry and living the last six years together strengthened the bond between mother and daughter.
Clara loved crafts, painting, and art. She was a talented flower arranger owning her own shop Blooming Haus. Gifted from her mother an aptitude for music, she liked playing guitar and was blessed with a beautiful singing voice. Clara enjoyed camping and spending time outdoors, often saying she could live off the grid somewhere. Faithful, giving, kind and loving, Clara will dearly be missed by those who loved her.
Clara is survived by her daughter Carla Shade of Mansfield, grandson Cody (Amanda) Woolum, two great-grandchildren, siblings Bob (Brenda) Miller, Joanne (Ed) Hursey, and Raymond (Joy) Miller, her high school sweetheart with whom she reunited with later in life Ferrel Keene, beloved family friend and caregiver Michelle Gillum, nine nieces and nephews and her feline friend Lilly.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son John Woolum, Jr. in 2004.
The Miller family will host calling hours Monday, January 20, 2025 from 11 am to 1 pm in the Lexington Avenue Snyder Funeral where the funeral will follow at 1 pm. Pastor Rob Ratcliff will officiate and burial will follow in Oak Grove Memorial Park.
Donations in her honor may be made to the Richland County Humane Society.
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