Clara Bryant Jones of Raleigh, NC departed this earthly existence on Thursday May 21, 2026. In honor of Clara's wishes for final arrangements, only a morning funeral service will be held. No home visitations or family gatherings, no wake, and no repass. Your prayers and expressions of care and sympathy are deeply appreciated. 

Funeral Service, Saturday May 30, 2026, at Lee's Crossroad Missionary Baptist Church, 525 Lake Wendell Road, Wendell NC 27591. A 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Visitation will be the only viewing time. Funeral Service begins at 11:00 AM with interment following at the church cemetery. Feel free to wear your brightest colors to celebrate Clara’s life of resilience, strong faith in Christ, and her unrelenting love for her family. 

Obituary: Clara Louise Bryant Jones was born February 28, 1923, in Clayton NC. Clara graduated from Clayton High School. She married Malachi Jones, Sr., and they welcomed eleven children into their union (seven boys and four girls). Clara's husband died when their youngest child was an infant, and she raised all eleven children as a single mother.  Clara was preceded in death by her husband Malachi Jones, Sr. and five sons: Marvin Jones, Gregory Jones, Timothy Jones, Sr., Malachi Jones, Jr. and Columbus Quincy Jones. One granddaughter: April Jones Brown. Two great grandsons: Jeffrie Jones, Jr. and Anthony Sutton. Her parents Mazie Watson Bryant and Columbus Bryant. Three Sisters: Sara Merritt (Tom), Cleo Bunn (Willie), and Garnell Bryant. Five brothers: Elbert Bryant, James Bryant (Marie), Joe Bryant, Howard Bryant, Bobby Bryant, and her best friend Carrie Sanders. Clara is survived by her four daughters: Helen Jones Daniels, Marcia Jones Jefferys, Nina Jones, and Beverly Jones Craven. Two sons: James Jones and Calvin Jones (Theresa). Daughter-in-Law: Beverly Williams Jones. She is also survived by 22 grandchildren, 49 great grandchildren, and 24 great-great grandchildren. One brother: Roy Bryant (Mary). Three sisters-in-law: Sylvia Jones Bradsher, Arien McFarland Jones, and June Jones Sanders, along with a host of nieces, nephews, great/great-great nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Clara loved her family deeply, and she was well loved by so many. 

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