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Clara Hamlin, 93, of San Angelo, passed away in San Angelo on Friday, September 9, 2016. She was born to the late, Alex A. and Lora Moore Phinney on October 28, 1922 in Mereta, Texas. She married Bill Hamlin on September 29, 1962 in San Angelo. Clara worked for Hemphill Wells for over 10 years and for the San Angelo State School where she was the Recreational Director for over 15 years. After retiring, she continued to serve her clients, volunteering countless hours at the State School, where they called her "Momma Clara". She was a member of the Johnson Street Church of Christ as well as many organizations such as the Order of the Eastern Star Post 826, Community Education, Texas Association for Family, National Home Garden Club and the AARP, to name a few. Clara was a giving, hardworking and loyal lady that will be missed greatly by many. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; daughters, Linda E. Wilson and Kay Nichols; granddaughter, Lisa; and siblings, Lillie Averitt, Charlie Phinney, and Ace Phinney.
Survivors include her daughter, Brenda J. Spruce; grandchildren, Connie, Debbie, Dewayne, Randy, Brandy, Stephen, Pete and David; 16 great grandchildren; 7 great great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Billie Phinney; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
A time of visitation will be held at Johnson's Funeral Home from 6:00-8:00PM on Thursday, September 15, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, September 16, 2016 at Johnson's Funeral Home with interment to follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.