Livingston County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....Burress, Clara Elizabeth February 14, 2009
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The Livingston Parish News -  28 Feb 2009
BURRESS, CLARA ELIZABETH

Clara Elizabeth Burress 85 died Feb. 14, 2009, at her home with her family at 
her side. Clara was born Sept. 2, 1923, in Atlanta, GA and graduated from 
Fulton High School in Atlanta in 1942 and Georgia Baptist School of Nursing in 
1945. She worked as a registered nurse until the early 1980s. She was a member 
of the Mary Shirley McGuire chapter of the DAR and Corinth Presbyterian church 
while living in Plano. The daughter of a Baptist minister, Clara's father gave 
her the nickname "Love". Clara modeled love and compassion and spent her life 
caring for others. She was a dedicated mother and grandmother, shaping her 
children's values and being involved in their activities. Clara's 
grandchildren were the love of her life; She was always beautiful and vibrant 
in their eyes. Clara never missed sending cards and writing e-mails as she 
valued keeping in touch with friends. 

A memorial service will be held at First Presbyterian Church in Plano, Texas, 
on March 28, 2009, at 11 a.m. Visitation with family will be held from 10:30 
a.m. to 11 a.m.

Her son and daughter-in-law; daughter and son-in-law, six grandchildren, and 
many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends survive her

Her parents, Rev. and Mrs. W.S. Pruitt; three sisters, Naomi and Beatrice 
Pruitt and Rattie Merrick; three brothers, Gordon Spencer and Woodrow Pruitt 
and her husband William W. Burress preceded Clara in death. 

Special thanks to Dr. Kurt Graves for his kindness and exceptional medical 
care over the years. The family recognizes Clarity Hospice nurses Holly and 
Barry, aide Gwen, Chaplain Gordon Atwell and Home Instead sitter, Tonya. Their 
conversation and kindness made each day brighter. Clara's love of life and 
faith in God carried her through the recent valley and peacefully into the 
arms of Jesus. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Baptist Children's 
Home or a charity of your choice. Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, is in 
charge of arrangements


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