Clara was born in Texas to James William Huckaby and Stella Agnes Breaux Huckaby on December 4, 1930. She married Dr. John Schoolar on December 20, 1947, in Winston County, Mississippi. She worked as a bookkeeper at Hinds General Hospital in Jackson, Mississippi. Clara dearly loved her family and was a devoted wife and mother. They served as missionaries in Southwest Africa and in Okinawa, Japan. No matter if they were on the mission field in Africa or Japan or if they were in the United States, she loved teaching Bible studies with any ladies group. Clara was an accomplished writer and some of her writings were published.
Clara is survived by her loving husband of 76 years, Dr. John Schoolar, of Louisville; his daughter, Johnnie C. Moss, of Moseley, Virginia; and son, Roger Schoolar and wife, Judy, of Hamilton, Ohio. One of her greatest joys was her three grandchildren: John Brian (Carla) Schoolar, Lauren A. (Will) Showalter, and Madison J. Moss (Zane Chao); as well as her five great-grandchildren: Kayla Schoolar, Anna Schoolar, Melissa Schoolar, Kinsley J. Showalter, and Tessa J. Showalter. Clara was preceded in death by her parents; and her sister, Agnes Mae Darbonne.
Serving as pallbearers are Brian Schoolar, Zane Chao, Greg Schoolar, and Melissa Schoolar.
Our family would like to express their appreciation to Mom’s wonderful caregivers: Bertha Haynes, Vera Hathorn, Roxie Loving, Mary Thompson, and all previous caregivers. Their gentle and compassionate care gave her much comfort.
