Clara A. Fletcher

Clara Alberta Murray Fletcher departed this life early Monday, October 20, 2014, at Costal Hospice at The Lake, Salisbury, Maryland. Clara was the fourth child of eight born to the late Wilbert and Martha Murray, in Preston Maryland on January 10, 1935. She was affectionately called “Pie” by her family and friends. She was educated in the Caroline County School System, attending Jonestown Elementary school and graduating from Lockerman High in 1953. Clara was a very quiet student and was a very lovable person. She refused to participate in any activity that was against her beliefs. She began her Christian journey at a very early age, and was saved in 1948 under the Leadership of the late Elder Timothy Farmer. Clara sang with the choir and was a faithful member at Timothy Farmer Memorial COGIC formerly known as Farmer Memorial and also as Holy Temple COGIC in Preston, Maryland. On October 2, 1954, she was joined in holy matrimony to the late Bishop George Fletcher and from this union a beautiful daughter (Sheree) was born. Clara has been the foster parent to over 50 children and also served as an adult Care provider for a number of years. Mother and Bishop Fletcher were active and faithful members at Bibleway COGIC in Dover, Delaware under the leadership of Bishop L.T. Blackshear until 1967 when her husband was appointed to pastor at Farmer Memorial COGIC in Preston, Maryland. She worked willingly and faithful as 1st Lady and Evangelist, helping whenever and wherever she could. In 1996 she became 1st Lady of The Eastern Shore of Maryland COGIC Jurisdiction and served with Bishop Fletcher until he was called from labor to his reward in 2003. Mother Fletcher continued to be a member and worshiped at Farmer Memorial COGIC when Elder Cleon Deal, Sr. was appointed pastor in 2004. She served as President of the Widows Circle called the Power Lights for several years. Clara leaves her fond and loving memories to be cherished by her 2 daughters, Sheree Waters, Salisbury, Maryland and Linda Newsome of Baltimore, Maryland; two sisters, Ethel Perkins, Middletown, Conn., and Lois Edwards, Preston, Maryland; one brother Herbert Murray, Salisbury, Maryland; three granddaughters, one grandson, five great granddaughters, two great grand sons, two sister-in-laws, Sharon Murray, Salisbury, Maryland, and Arletha Jenkins, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; three brothers–in-law; Salmon Fletcher (Irene), David Fletcher (Ellen) and William Fletcher all of Fla., a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and her church family. Mother Fletcher was preceded in death by her husband Bishop George Fletcher, a sister, Mildred Theresa, three brothers, Robert Sharrwood, Wilbert Monroe, and William Albert Murray. THE FALLEN LIMB Humbly Submitted by the family To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Clara A. Fletcher, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

Clara A. Fletcher

January 10, 1935 - October 20, 2014