Clara McCall, age 76, of Picayune, MS, passed away on July 20, 2023, at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg, MS. A native of Picayune, MS, Clara was a devoted member of the East Jerusalem Baptist Church, where she actively participated in the church choir and the Spiritualette Gospel Singers. She also served as the treasurer for the Mission No. 2. Clara was a proud graduate of George Washington High School.

She is survived by her loving family, including her daughter Regina Coleman, her sons David and Joe Freeman, and her grandchildren Clarissa Tatum, Jarvis McCall, Jonathan Freeman, Myeshia McCall, Marquita Freeman, and Jaymion Mena Freeman. Clara also leaves behind seven great-grandchildren, her cousin and best friend Ethel Ree Burton, extended family member Willie Jones, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Clara was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Emma Freeman.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at 2 pm, with visitation from 12 Noon until 1 pm at East Jerusalem Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Picayune Cemetery, under the direction of Baylous Funeral Home.