Clara Sicking Black of Farmers Branch, Texas, left this life on September 11, 2026 to be reunited with the love of her life, Byron. Clara was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who enjoyed spending time baking and candy making. Clara missed her husband of 62 years but knew she would see him again. Her strong faith in God helped her get through her final years that included multiple health difficulties.
Clara was born in Muenster, Texas on November 3, 1934. She made Farmers Branch her home for over 60 years. Clara and Byron were early members of Mary Immaculate Catholic Church. Clara was a member of the church choir for many years.
Clara is survived by her four children, Connie Bratton, Pamela Farris (John), Curtis Black, Sherri Bartsch (Jeff), 7 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her loving sister Mary Ann Pels of Pilot Point and numerous nieces and nephews.
A Visitation for Clara is scheduled for Sunday, September 20, 2026 from 4:00pm-7:00pm with a Rosary Service starting at 6:30pm at Rhoton Funeral Home located at 1511 South I-35E Carrollton TX, 75006. A Funeral Mass will take place on Monday, September 21, 2026 at 10:30am at Mary Immaculate Catholic Church located at 2800 Valwood Pkwy Farmers Branch TX, 75234 followed by a committal service at Calvary Hill Cemetery 3235 Lombardy Ln Dallas, TX 75220.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the SPCA.
