Clara Mae Wright Randle

Clara Mae Wright Randle, a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on November 10, 2024, at the age of 81. She was born on April 27, 1943, in Benton, Arkansas.  

Clara’s life was filled with love and cherished memories with her loved ones. Clara was a woman of faith and had a childlike heart and gentle personality. She was known to be very sentimental and would keep mementos, pictures, trinkets, drawings, cards and letters. 

Clara found her happiness in spending time with family and friends, reading her bible and other stories, creating artwork, drawing, painting, sewing and fishing and hunting in her younger years.  

Clara Mae Wright Randle is survived by her daughters, Jeannie Anderson Chevalon of Louisiana and Lisa Randle of Arkansas, her son, Joseph Anderson of Mississippi and her sister, Gloria Wright Randle of Arkansas. She is also survived by her grandchildren, John Bariola of Louisiana, Jessica Bariola Guidroz (Joshua) of Louisiana, Justin Bariola (Misty) of Louisiana, Tiffany Anderson of Arkansas, Jolena Anderson of Arkansas, Emily Anderson Worbington (Spencer) of Mississippi, Kristen “Trey” Bates of Arkansas (and those unknown), and several great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family members and friends. 

Clara was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Randle; her father, Clarence Warren Wright and her mother, Freddie Mae Fite Wright; her grandson, Jacob Bariola; her son-in-law, Tracey Chevalon; her brothers, Clifton “Buddy” Wright, Donald Jones and Gary Jones and her sister, Robin Anderson Gale. 

Clara’s memory will forever live on in the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing her. 

May the memories of her make you smile in those little moments you share with others and will remain forever imprinted in their hearts. 

Let us remember her for the love she shared with her family and friends and bring joy through the thoughts of her. 

Family and friends are invited to visit our website at www.lafondardoin.com. 

LaFond-Ardoin Funeral Home of Opelousas, 2845 South Union Street, Opelousas, LA 70570, (337) 942-2638, has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.