Clara “Nanny” Colleen Humphrey, 89, of LaPorte, died unexpectedly Friday, Feb. 10, 2017, at her home.
She was born Sept. 12, 1927, in Georgia to Clarence and Mary Painter.
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.
In Georgia on June 11, 1943, Clara married George Humphrey Sr., who preceded her in death.
Also preceding her were her parents; two grandsons, Bobby and Paul Albertson; three brothers and three sisters.
Surviving are her beloved children, Brenda (Gill) Santana of LaPorte, Wanda (Jessie) Perez of LaPorte, George Humphrey of Medaryville, IN, Pat Brewer of Rolling Prairie, IN, and Debbie (Chuck) Coburn of Westville, IN; 17 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; sister, Martha Hartsfield of Decatur, AL; and other loving family members and friends.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at noon Thursday, Feb. 16, at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, LaPorte. Visitation will be Wednesday, Feb. 15, from 3 to 7 p.m. and Thursday from 11 a.m. until the service. Interment will take place at Patton Cemetery, LaPorte, following the service.
Memorial contributions may be directed to LaPorte County Veterans, 555 Michigan Ave., Suite 105, LaPorte, IN 46350.
Memorial contributions may be directed to LaPorte County Veterans, 555 Michigan Ave., Ste. 105, LaPorte, IN 46350.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP as well as at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.