Mrs. Clara Gantt Rhoney of Valdese, passed away Saturday, June 3rd, at the age of 93. Clara was born on March 17, 1930 in Vale, NC. Her parents were Charlcie Miller Gantt and Fred Gantt who are deceased. She was also preceded in death by her sisters; Ruby Powell of Vale, Katherine Yarbro of Lincolnton, NC and brother; Bud Gantt of Vale.

Clara was the wife of the late Neal “June” Rhoney and devoted mother of Sandra Lowman of Valdese, Gail Oaks and husband David of Valdese, Joyce Warlick and husband Jack of Valdese, Mike Rhoney and wife Bea of Kings Mountain. She also leaves behind many grandchildren; Rhonda Johnson and husband Phil Folan, Carol Brinkley and husband Benton, Kelly Oaks, Wendy Leonard, Lauren Ridgeway and husband Jordan, Kyle Warlick and wife Juanita.

Clara was a wonderful great grandmother to Andrew Johnson, Joshua Johnson, Haley Cook and husband Andrew, Jenna Claire Brinkley, Marshall Brinkley, Clara Stallings, Ryker Warlick and Tyler Warlick; great-great grandchildren Mackenzie and Grayson Johnson.

Clara was an active member of Abee’s Grove Baptist Church for most of her life. She helped support her family by working in the Alba Mill for many years. She was a meticulous homemaker and found great joy in taking care of others and time spent with her family and her friends.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 3:00 P.M. on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at Heritage Funeral Home in Valdese. A brief service will follow at Burke Memorial Park with Rev. Stephen Collins officiating.

The family wishes to thank the Valdese Amorem staff for their kind and expert care of our mother. Memorial contributions may be made to Amorem of Valdese, 1721 Enon Rd., Valdese, NC 28690.

An online guestbook and obituary is available at www.heritagefuneralservices.com

Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory of Valdese is assisting the Rhoney family.