Clara Ann Courtney Obituary

Clara Ann Courtney of Murfreesboro passed away July 9, 2025. She was a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and was preceded in death in by her parents, Alfred Weiss and Ethel Frame Weiss, and her husband, Barry Lee Courtney.

She was a lifelong learner and self-taught accounting professional with a successful career before her retirement in 2006, when she and her husband returned to live in Murfreesboro. Clara so enjoyed her time with friends at the St. Clair Senior Center in Murfreesboro. She loved cutting a two-step at dances, listening to the gang jam on music day, and day trip adventures with the senior group. Clara always took it upon herself to tend to the comfort of others – mostly by making sure they were always (over) fed.

Clara is survived by her children; Cheryl Courtney Panther and husband, Todd, and Lee David Courtney; grandchildren, Ryan, Gavin, Trevor Dillinger, Greyson, Caden, Fynn Courtney, Courtney Panther and husband, Jacob, Rachel Panther McLeod and husband, Aaron; and beloved companion, James Gannon.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Clair Senior Center in Murfreesboro https://www.murfreesborotn.gov/253/St-Clair-Senior-Center or Pancreatic Cancer Action Network https://pancan.org/

A private, family service will be held at a later date. Woodfin Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements, www.woodfinchapel.com

Published by Woodfin Funeral Chapel - Murfreesboro on Jul. 12, 2025.

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Kathy Herod

July 22, 2025

We will all miss you at the jam sessions held at St. Clair, you were such a ray of sunshine for all those who knew and loved you! rest in peace my friend

Cindy Davis

July 16, 2025

Clara was a great friend and sweetest lady I've ever known. I had the privilege of working with her for many years. She was a great mentor and boss. I enjoyed the phone calls we had together after we both retired. She will be missed. My condolences to Cheryl and Lee and the rest of the family. May you rest in peace Clara, luv ya!

SUE E COOK

July 13, 2025

Cheryl and Lee I am so so sorry for your loss. I haven't talked to her in a while. I remember you two years ago and your little white dog. Clara and I worked together. Hugs to you all. She always said I am ok.

Peggy Barrett

July 13, 2025

Clara was a really sweet lady.
She loved the dances with James and always the jam sessions.
God needed another redhead.
RIP my friend.

Bettye Harris

July 12, 2025

I enjoy knowing Clara Ann at the St. Clair Senior Center. Know she will be missed by a lot of people. She was one sweet lady.

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