Childersburg, AL. - Clara B. Etress, age 77, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025.
Clara is survived by her sisters, Orene Hammonds, Jesse Lynn Cox Ferguson; brother, Arthur Lee Cox; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Clara was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Wayne Etress; parents, Arthur and Lois Cox; sisters, Evelyn Wesson, Iva Mae Hermon Jacob, Jane Howard, Bernice Cox; brothers, Edwon Cox, Gene Cox, Jesse Cox, Alton Cox, Robert Cox, Roy Cox, Noble John Cox; and her first husband, Chester James.
She was a wonderful friend, aunt and woman. She always went above and beyond for anyone.
A visitation for Clara will be held Tuesday, May 13, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Radney-Smith Funeral Home, 320 North Elm Avenue, Sylacauga, Alabama 35150, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. with Bro. Joe Kelley officiating.
Clara will be laid to rest in Fayetteville Cemetery, 5441 Old Fayetteville Rd, Sylacauga, AL 35151.
Memorial messages may be sent to the family at www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/sylacauga-al/radney-smith-funeral-home/8516.
Radney-Smith Funeral Home will direct the service.
