Clara
Ferguson
Clara Louise Ferguson, 99, of Salem, Virginia, formerly Bedford, Virginia went to be with the Lord Monday, May 22, 2023.
Preceded in death her parents, Jerdon and Beulah Poff; husband, Roscoe Ferguson; children, Ralph Edgar Short, Sharon Lee Young, and Sara Jo Leech; siblings, Edgar Poff, Earlene Smith, Evelyn Hicks, Betty Marshall, Connie Moore, and Rachel Butterworth.
She is survived by daughters, Louise Reedy (Kenny), Ellen Cordle (John), and Diane Benson (Bill); sons, Dennis Wise (Rhonda), Danny Wise, and Donnie Wise; 24 grandchildren; 55 great-grandchildren; 39 great-great grandchildren with 2 more on the way; numerous nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank the nursing staff at Snyder Nursing Home for the wonderful care for Mom.
In lieu of flower please consider making a donation to the building fund at Exalted Church ((540)-566-3973).
The funeral service will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Oakey’s Vinton Chapel with Pastor Jim Asberry officiating. Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friend at the funeral home on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm.
We will be live-streaming the service for those who cannot attend. Click on the link below to view the service.