Clara Bradley Lewis

October 24, 2016

Clara Bradley Lewis, 95, passed away October 23, 2016. She was born June 21, 1921 in Opp, AL and was the last of 13 children born to George Washington Batson and Nancy Du Bose. Clara grew up and went to school in Baker, FL.

She is preceded in death by her first husband, William T. Griffith of Baker, FL. They had three children, Joan (deceased), Annette Sams (Jim) and William C. Griffith (Kathy).

Preceded by her second husband, Simon B. Bradley, Jr. of Gonzalez, FL, they had one son, Robert B. Bradley and a step-daughter, Sherhea. Following Simon’s death in 1991, she married Simon J. Lewis (deceased) of Allen Town, FL.

Clara owned and operated several beauty salons in Cantonment, Gonzalez and Ensley. She was active in the Order of the Eastern Star and was a member of the Gonzalez United Methodist Church.

In addition to her living children, she is survived by 13 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 13 great great grandchildren.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Emerald Coast Hospice for their help and support and wish donations sent to them vs flowers.

Visitation will take place Wednesday, October 26, 2016, from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at Gonzalez United Methodist Church with services to follow immediately at 11:30 a.m., Reverend Michael Ramsey officiant. Interment to follow at Gonzalez United Methodist Church Cemetery.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Obituaries