Clara "Nanny" Colleen Humphrey, 89, of La Porte, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 10, 2017 at her home.
Clara was born in Georgia on September 12, 1927 to Clarence and Mary Painter.
In Georgia on June 11, 1943, Clara married George Humphrey, Sr. who preceded her. Surviving are her beloved children, Brenda (Gill) Santana of La Porte, Wanda (Jessie) Perez of La Porte, George Humphrey of Medaryville, Pat Brewer of Rolling Prairie, and Debbie (Chuck) Coburn of Westville; 17 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great, great-grandchildren; sister, Martha Hartsfield of Decatur, AL; as well as other loving family members and friends.
In addition to her parents and husband, Clara was preceded in death by two grandsons, Bobby and Paul Albertson; 3 brothers and 3 sisters.
Clara worked at as a supervisor at House of Fara for many years before retiring. She was a great cook and loved being around family and friends, but most of all, she loved all her grandchildren.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 12 PM (CST) on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center. A time of visitation will be held from 3 - 7 PM (CST) on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 and from 11 AM until the time of service at the funeral home on Thursday. Interment will take place at Patton Cemetery following the service.
Memorial contributions may be directed to La Porte County Veterans, 555 Michigan Avenue, Suite 105, La Porte, IN 46350.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.