Clara Ileen Andrews Bramlette's Obituary
Clara Ileen Andrews Bramlette, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family, on November 5, 2019. She was born on January 24, 1944 in Tuscaloosa, AL. to the late James Edward Andrews and Mary Irene Davis Andrews. Sister of Mary Andrews Staples (David) and Carol Ann Andrews Wilson (Steve), and the late Lela Andrews Rushing.
Clara, beloved wife of Thomas Garfield Bramlette for 56 years, loving mother of Briana Leigh Bramlette-Sikes (Danny) and Brian Andrew Bramlette (Lori), proud Nonnie/grandmother of Brianne Elizabeth Bramlette, and survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Clara was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She graduated from Escambia High in Pensacola, then earned her Bachelor Of Education, at the University of West Florida. She went on to study Fine Arts at the University of Houston, earning her Masters, and furthered her studies at the University of Florence in Italy. A talented artist, she taught in public schools and at the College level. Clara attended and presided over several workshops and her artwork was shown at numerous galleries around the country. Art was her passion, but there was nothing that brought her more joy than spending time with family. Clara/Mom/Nonnie was dearly loved, will be fondly remembered and deeply missed.
"Apart from the physical, are the ideas and inspiration which linger while her presence is gone. Remember, repurpose...recycle...see everything in life from a different point of view!"
A Family Service will be held this January in Florida. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in her memory, to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, her favorite charity, or The Heart Of Hospice, for their exceptional care. Please Share a Memory on the Tribute Wall at www.ejfieldingfh.com.
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