Clara M. Rife
December 14, 1929 - August 9, 2020
Clara M. Rife, age 90, of the Steelesburg section of Cedar Bluff, Virginia, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2020. She was born in Russell County and was the daughter of the late Johnny and Maudie Ray Sword. Clara was a lifelong resident of the area and was a former Emergency Room Nurse at the Clinch Valley Clinic Hospital in Richlands, Virginia for over 30 years. She was also a founding member of the Cliffield Church of Christ. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Mack Rife; one sister, and three brothers. Survivors are: Daughter: Shirley Rife Buchanan of Tazewell, Virginia Son: Tom W. Rife of Cedar Bluff, Virginia Sister: Ruth Rhea of Mansfield, Ohio Two grandchildren also survive. Private graveside services for close friends and her church family will be conducted Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 1pm at the Ketron Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Lebanon, Virginia with the Elder Keith Matney officiating. Interment will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Cliffield Church of Christ, P.O. Box 738, Pounding Mill, Virginia 24637. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia is in charge of arrangements and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com
Clara M. Rife, age 90, of the Steelesburg section of Cedar Bluff, Virginia, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2020. She was born in Russell County and was the daughter of the late Johnny and Maudie Ray Sword. Clara was a lifelong resident of the... View Obituary & Service Information