On Friday evening, February 7, 2020 while in Lynchburg General Hospital our Heavenly Father called our beloved Clara (Pooly)Louise Harvey-Charlton home. God watched her as she suffered an He knew she had done her share. He gently closed her weary eyes and took her in His care.

Clara was 81 at the time of her death. She was born October 27, 1938 in Rustburg VA, to the late James and Carrie (Dabney) Harvey.  She was preceded in death by her son, Ronnie (NeeNee) Charlton, her daughter Delores (Pussy Cat) Charlton, her grandson Thomas (TC) Charlton.  Four sisters Helen Haskins, Theresa Charlton, Gladys Mitchell, Jamesetta Bradley, and one brother Robert Harvey, Sr. Three Brothers-in law, and one sister-in law.  She was a faithful member of First St Paul Missionary Baptist Church until her health failed.

She leaves to cherish her loving memory a devoted son, Henry (Bo) Charlton (Camisha), Madison Heights, VA, Clayton (Squirt) Charlton (Adelia) an adopted son Dennis (Ray) Charlton (Pam) Rustburg, VA; a devoted niece Johanna Tinsley (Jim) of Clifton Forge, VA; one traveling and devoted sister Frances Penick of District Heights, MD; Two Sister-in-laws, Ilean Pannell of Rustburg, VA and Glenda Harvey of Lynchburg, VA; one brother -in-law Lynn Bradley. Ten grandchildren, two great grandchildren; she loved her grandchildren with all her heart. A host of nieces, great nieces, nephews and great nephews all of whom were dedicated to her.

Clara graduated from Campbell County High School in Rustburg, VA. She worked in the healthcare field as a caregiver. She loved attending church, reading her Bible, reading the newspapers, crossword puzzles and watching TV which included her soap operas.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, February 13, 2020 at First St. Paul Baptist Church, Rustburg with Pastor, Rev. Allen Pannell, officiating and Rev. Joseph Charlton, eulogist.  The interment will be in the church cemetery.  The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6-7:00 PM at Davis-Turner Funeral Service.  Service of comfort rendered by Davis-Turner Funeral Service.