Clara Bell Twitty

                                                                 Clara Bell Twitty

Clara Twitty was a Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, Cousin, and Friend – Above all a Saved, Sanctified, and Holy Ghost-filled woman of God. Born on October 7th, 1945, in Pemiscot County, Missouri. She was one out of eight siblings. Her mother, father, and 3 brothers ( Fred, Jake, and Gus) preceded her in death.

Clara was united in holy matrimony to Richard Twitty in 1968. To this union, one child was born, Darrin Twitty. Clara also extended her warm embrace, time, and loving grace to her extended family, whom she affectionately called her girls. Ann, Wanda, Jill, and Shont’e.

She received her education from St. Louis Public Schools and graduated from Sumner High School. She later attended St. Louis Community College.

She worked many years and retired from the State of Missouri as a caseworker in the Child Care Unit.

She gave her life to Christ while attending New Sunny Mount Missionary Baptist Church. In 1984, she joined Mercy Seat Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Rev. Robert Ingram. She was instilled with a love of God and strong conviction of bible principles. It was at this tender age that she learned the hope of Christ. She kept this hope close to her heart throughout the remainder of her precious life.

Clara had a zest for learning as she would read every book she could get her hands on. She was a woman of many talents. She loved to sew and make jewelry. Her hobbies were playing bingo and traveling. Some of her most memorable travel moments were visiting Branson to see the plays and touring the Ark Encounter in Kentucky.

Clara departed this life on Monday, June 16, 2025, in the comfort of her own home. She leaves to cherish a one son; Darrin of New York, four daughters; Ann, Wanda (Robert), Jill (Ted), and Shont’e all from St. Louis, (1) grandson; Robert of New York, 3 sister; Rose from Minneapolis Minnesota, Christine and Shirley from Cleveland Ohio, (1) brother; Earl from Minneapolis Minnesota. 1 godson Jerome. She also leaves to cherish close friends known to many as the Golden Girls: Agnes, Joanne (DeeDee), Barbara, Sarita, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and her Mercy Seat Family.