Clara Maria White's Obituary
Clara Maria White was born May 4, 1921 to Edgar Benson and Flora Maria Crawford Benson, in White House Tennessee. Clara died peacefully at her home, of 60 years, in Burlingame, on October 21, 2018. Clara is predeceased by her husband, Bobby Earl White, the love of her life. They were married for 69 years.Clara joined the Navy Waves from 1944 to 1946. She served in New York, Washington DC at the Pentagon, and San Francisco as Specialist Second Class in Data Processing. At the end of her service in San Francisco, Clara meet her husband Bob, who was also in the Navy.Clara was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Her family was her joy and comfort as she was to her family.Clara leaves behind 3 daughters, Marsu Robinson, Mary Ann Storek and Melody Ackley and son-in-laws Harry Robinson, Craig Storek and Bryan Ackley; 9 grandchildren and 11 great granchildren. She made each one of them feel special with her warm smile and all forgiving, unconditional love.Clara’s family wish they had more time with her, but take comfort she is at peace.
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