Clara Emily Walters, state retiree

Clara Emily Walters, 93, of Frankford, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023. She was born Aug. 14, 1929, in Bayard, to the late Harold S. and Martha L. Walters Hall. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Wanda Walters; grandson, Justin Carey; granddaughter, Victoria Cannon; and siblings, Harold Hall, Ernest Hall, Sally Hall, Alfreda Morris and Ramona Hopkins.

Clara retired from the State of Delaware as a pharmacy technician at the Stockley Center. She was the matriarch of Union Wesley UMC at the time of her passing. She served in many capacities including organist/choir and cemetery committee. She was a member of Rebekah Court 4, Heroines of Jericho-Honorary Past Most Ancient Grand Matron of Queen of Sheba Most Ancient Grand Courts Heroines of Jericho, Rock of Ages Chapter 15, and Order of the Eastern Star. Clara was filled with laughter you would never forget, a lady of deep convictions, and would tell it like it is. She had a generous heart, and was loved and respected by those who knew her.

Clara is survived by four children, Terence Walters of Frankford, Harold Walters (Laura) of Frankford; Calvin Walters (fiancée Amanda Field) of Frankford, and Tanya Walters-Garrison (Joseph) of Parsonsburg, Md.; one brother, Gilbert Hall of Magnolia; four sisters, Doris Hall of New Castle, Lois H. Mumford (Morris) of Frankford, Reba Rogers of Newark, and Marian Hall-Austell of Georgia. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

A viewing will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, June 16. A funeral will be held at noon, Saturday, June 17, with a viewing from  11 a.m. to noon. All services will be held at Union Wesley UMC, 32137 Powell Farm Road, Frankford. Interment to follow in the adjoining church cemetery.

Flowers are welcome, or donations can be made to Union Wesley UMC, Sanctuary Restroom Fund, 32137 Powell Farm Road, Frankford, DE  19945.

Arrangements by Watson Funeral Home, Millsboro.

Electronic condolences to watsonfh.com.