Clara Jane (Moss) Emerson, age 89, of Crossville, passed away July 21, 2020 at the NHC Nursing Home in Sparta, Tennessee.

Clara lived and worked in Salisbury, Maryland for over 45 years before moving to Crossville, after the death of her husband, Rev. Oscar W. Emerson in 2011. She worked as a caregiver for 20 years and also served beside her husband in the ministry for 55 years while pastoring several churches in the Delmarva area.

Clara was the youngest of five children and married Oscar Emerson, on March 27, 1948. God blessed them with 64 years of marriage, 3 children and 5 grandchildren. She leaves behind two daughters: Wanda (David) McGraw from Crossville and Sherri (Greg) Jones from Baltimore, Maryland; son: Oscar “Bill” (Cheryl) Emerson, Jr. of Chattanooga; grandchildren: Meredith and Billy Emerson, Benjamin, William and Cara Jones; step-grandchildren: Chandler and Sarah; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, there will not be a traditional funeral but a “Celebration of Her Life” when we are allowed to safely gather together again. A celebration date will be announced at a later time. The family will have a private graveside service at Spring Hill Cemetery where she will be laid to rest with her husband. Hood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.