Clara Haines (1-31-20) service 2-17-20

Clara Tisdale Haines, age 70, of Savannah, returned to be with our Heavenly Father on Friday, Jan. 31.

Born on April 15, 1949, in Andalusia, Alabama, she is predeceased by her parents Carlos Vernon Tisdale and Jewel Dean Coleman; her eternal husband of 49 years, Raymond Eugene Haines; her son Clinton Gabriel; her brother Carlos; her sister Diane; and her granddaughter Jessica.

Clara is survived by her sister, Carolyn (Mark); and her children, Randy (Carmen), Chris (Chantelle), Bryant (Rebecca), Tena (Ashley) and Joseph (Felicia).

The youngest of four, mother of six, grandmother of 26 and great-grandmother of six.

Clara was a remarkable person, supportive and sustaining.  Able to show love and care for anyone and everyone. Always carrying herself with dignity, humility, kindness and ever sharing the love of Christ. An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Clara helped, contributed to, shared, served, and loved all, never judging and even opening her home to those in need. She was proud to be from Tuscaloosa and spoke often of the great times at Tuscaloosa High School.  Clara was a foster mother to many and Grammy to all.

The viewing will be held at Tuscaloosa Memorial Chapel on Sunday, Feb. 16, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.  A celebration of her life will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Tuscaloosa, Alabama on Monday, Feb. 17, 11 a.m.  Clara will be laid to rest at Tuscaloosa Memorial Cemetery.