Clara Behr Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Clara Behr (Belmont, Mississippi), born in Port Gibson, Mississippi, who passed away on April 28, 2020, at the age of 99, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Clara Behr to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph Davenport and Louise Hughes Watkins; her husband Iley Fant Behr, Jr.; and her brother Joseph Davenport Jr.. She is survived by: her grandchildren, Evana Christie Davis Bock (Charles Otto Bock) of Clinton, Eleana Michele Davis of Vicksburg, MS, Emily Rose Behr and Isabel Louise Behr of Nashville, TN; her great grandchildren, Joanna Claiborne Bock and Susanna Louise Bock of Clinton; and her nieces and nephews, Dr. Joseph Davenport III (Judith) of Phoenix, AZ, Tom Sayre Davenport (Glinda) of Madison, MS, Sim Sayre Davenport (Sally) of Owensboro, KY, Dr. Lee Hammon (Robin) of Longview, WA, JoLee McDuff Ming of Vicksburg and Harriet Behr Westra (Herlan) of Huntsville, AL..
Because of COVID-19 restrictions on public gatherings, a private graveside service for immediate family was held on April 30, 2020 at Cedar Hill Cemetery and officiated by Reverend Michael Herrin of Port Gibson.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 1501 Cherry, Vicksburg, MS 39180 or a charity of choice.
