Clara Louise Criste Obituary
The memory of Clara Louise Criste (Pink Hill, North Carolina), who passed away on January 5, 2025 at the age of 65, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Clara had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Clara may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She was predeceased by: her father Will Rogers Sr. Lou. She is survived by: her mother Mary "Tiny" Rogers; her children, Steven Criste (Samantha) and Jessica Criste; her siblings, Dawn Rogers Moore (John), Robbin Rogers Parker and Will "Rock" Rogers Jr. (Debby); her grandchildren, Aubrey Wilkins and Nyjah Streeter; and her caregiver Donna Sue Way.
A graveside service was held on Friday, January 10th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Oak Ridge Memorial Park (985 NC-11, Pink Hill, NC 28572). A celebration of life was held on Saturday, January 18th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the Sandy Bottom Baptist Church (4568 NC-55, Kinston, NC 28504).
