Clara McNew, age 93, of Harriman, passed away on December 26, 2023, at Victorian Square in Rockwood. Clara was a Childs Memorial Baptist Church member where she enjoyed all church functions and activities. Clara served as an administrative assistant at Harriman Hospital for 50 years. She loved to eat at Chuck’s Deli daily and often twice per day.

She was preceded in death by her husband: Billy Eugene McNew; and niece whom she raised as a daughter: Brenda Hamby.

She is survived by her nephew Ronnie Poole whom she raised as a son and wife Suzanne, special friend Ilene Brown, and a host of nieces, nephews, and extended family members whom she loved dearly.

The family would like to thank the staff and Caregivers at Victorian Square in Rockwood for the exceptional care of Clara.

The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Childs Memorial Baptist Church with a funeral to follow, Rev. Tim Shelton officiating. Burial will follow the service in Childs Memorial Cemetery.

Kyker Funeral Home of Harriman is serving the family.