On March 26, 1943, which was a beautiful, bright Spring morning, God brought into existence our beloved mother, Clara Nell Durr to Clarence and Lola Wilson Durr of Simpson County, Mississippi.

Clara, who is affectionately known to her family and friends as Sister, Belle, or MoMo, departed this earthly life on Saturday, May 15, 2021, at 1:44 p.m. at the University of Mississippi Medical Center  in Jackson, Mississippi.

Clara was the oldest of ten children born to Clarence and Lola. At an early age, she was taught by her parents the importance of love and caring for others.  Clara was a wonderful aide to her parents by helping in the care and rearing of her brothers and sisters throughout her lifetime.

In the early years, Clara was a member of St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church in Mendenhall, Mississippi and later became a member of Mendenhall Bible Church.

Clara attended school at McLaurin Attendance Center in Magee, Mississippi and then relocated to Mendenhall and was a graduate of Harper Vocational Attendance Center. While at Harper High, Clara was an All-star (MVP) player on the Basketball Team.  She led her Team to many victories.

In May of 1966, Clara united in Holy Matrimony to John D. Dampier. They relocated to Chicago to provide a life for the family.

Clara's work history begin in Chicago after she attended a Technical College to become a Cosmetologist. She loved her trade in the beauty field. Clara enjoyed the city life but always had in her thoughts "There's no place like home" and  back to Mississippi she hailed… Upon returning home, Clara was employed with Universal Manufacturing Plant where she worked until retirement.

Clara had a passion for helping others in any way she could and many times she would put others before herself. Cooking, sewing and gardening were just some of her hobbies. She enjoyed many things in life…most of all she enjoyed her children, grandchildren and siblings. Her family was her heart.

Clara leaves to treasure her memory four daughters: Barbara Durr-Berry, Bobbie Durr (Billy) Craft, Renee (Thomas) Willis all of Mendenhall, Mississippi,  and Annette Dampier of Shivers, Mississippi.

12 Grandchildren: Erica Hervey of Jackson, Mississippi, Kent (Jessica) Lewis of Brookhaven, Mississippi, John Dampier of Mendenhall, Mississippi, Vanyetta Dampier and Dontavis Dampier of Gulfport, Mississippi, Corey (Aja) Berry of Raleigh, North Carolina, Kenya Lewis of Vacaville, California, Delicia (Lamont) Portis of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, Alisha Camper of Braxton, Mississippi, Corneilus Berry of Morton, Mississippi, Erma Lewis of Magee, Mississippi, and Tytiana Willis of Mendenhall, Mississippi.

7 Siblings: Patricia Posey, Nita (Curtis) Skiffer of  Mendenhall, Mississippi, Mary Lynn (James) Hardy of Lexington, Kentucky, Glynn (Alice) Durr, Mendenhall, Mississippi, Charles Durr of D'Lo, Mississippi, James (Charlene) Durr, and Ricky Durr, of Mendenhall, Mississippi.

2 God Sisters: Lillian Holmes of New Orleans, Louisiana and Minnie Robinson of Elizabethtown, Kentucky.

6 Sisters-in-law: Margie Durr, Cora Magsby, Willie R. Magee, Willene Dampier, Helen Walker, and Mary Nell Ward.

3 Brothers-in-law:  James (Donna) Dampeer, Howard (Ruby) Dampeer, and Sam (Shirley) Dampeer

1 Aunt:  Katherine Barner of Riverdale, Georgia

4 Bonus Godchildren:  Crystal Jenkins, Joshua Lindsey, Bryan Taylor, and Demetrus Bryant.

1 great granddaughter whom she nurtured, Toumi Durr.

23 Great Grand Children; and 2 Great Great Grandchildren

Clara was preceded in death by her husband, John D. Dampier; Mother & Father, Clarence and Lola Durr; Grandparents, Ed and Lizzie Durr, Roberta Wilson Shanks and Charlie Walker; two sisters, Katherine Phillips and Elmarie Hubbard; one brother, Maurice Durr and a host of loving cousins, other relatives and friends.