Clara Nettles
Age - 70
November 30, 2023
Clara Juanita Nettles was called home to her heavenly father Tuesday November 28, 2023 peacefully in her home. She was the youngest daugther of ten childern born to Frank and Leila Johnson. Clara was born April 9, 1953 in Lackey, Virginia. She worked years as a custodian, retiring from York County school divison. She leaves a huge hole in the heart of family and friends. Clara was viewed as the matriarch of our family, who cared and provided for many family members and friends. Her kids was her everything, she would always say if you seen me I always had my kids. Those who knew Clara would testify her love of "Bingo" and getting her nails done (Burgundy polish). She was one of the best cooks and everyone loved her "Devil Eggs. " Clara was proceeded in death by parents Lelia and Frank Johnson, brothers Alonzo Johnson, Odell Johnson, and Willie Johnson; sisters Ethel Ann and Geneva Johnson, son Marco "Black" Johnson and grandson Micheal Manago. She leaves to cherish her memories one sister Lelia-Mae Johnson of Newport News, Frank Johnson of Newport News, Erenst Johnson (Cassandre) of Yorktown, four dauthers Denise Johnson of Hampton, Melinda Davis (Byron) North Carolina, Eugenia Nettles Newport News, Lavetra Channel (Rashaun)Hampton , 14 beautiful grandchildren KarKeash Taylor of West Virginia, Shawnta Eley Charlotte, Marco Lee Johnson Jr. , Marco M. L. Johnson, Shakyrrha Johnson all of Newport News, and Jason Johnson South Carolina, Malik Davis and Kawone Kemper of North Carolina, Jayla Nettles, Evan Freguson, and Kendra Wooten all of Newport, and Kaia and Josiah Channel of Hampton. 17 great-grandchildren; beloved nieces and nephews will cherish her memories; other family members and a host of friends. Our thanks and gratitude is extended from the family for your care and support too the Fresenius Kidney Care of Newport News on Thimble Shoals. Viewing will be held Sunday, December 3, 2023 from 12 noon - 4 pm at Nickelson-Cummings F. H. 4304 Victoria Blvd Hampton, Va 23669. Service will be held Monday, December 4, 2023 @ 1 pm at Bethel AME Church 2521 N. Armistead Ave, Hampton, Va. 23669. Interment will follow at Hampton Memorial Gardens 155 Butler Farm Road Hampton, Va 23666. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of , please .Show more