Clara June Pounds, 56, of Morgantown, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 17, 2021, following a brief illness. She was born in Baltimore, the daughter of Shirley Bise Pounds, of Hazelton, and the late Dewey E. Pounds.
In addition to her mother, Clara is survived by two sons, Derrick and Aaron Pounds, both of Morgantown; and three sisters, Anita Zybell and husband Raymond, of Morgantown, Bonnie Perine and husband Perry, of Hazelton, and Donna Mayle, of Moatsville. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, Dewey E. Pounds, and her brother-in-law, Bliss Mayle.
Clara graduated from University High School and then enlisted in the U.S. Army.
She enjoyed singing, listening to music, reading and dancing. She attended Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church.
The family will receive friends at the Fred L. Jenkins Funeral Home Chapel of Prayer, from 10 a.m., Wednesday, April 21, until the time of services at noon with the Rev. Lynda Masters officiating. Clara will be laid to rest at the Beverly Hills Memorial Gardens with military honors conducted by WVANG, Camp Dawson, and Westover VFW Post 9916.
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