Clara Oakes

Clara Goad Oakes passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2013 after 88 years of enjoyable life. She was born on April 21, 1925 in Sycamore, Va., a daughter of the late Perry and Haddie Goad. She was married to the late Aubrey A. Oakes for 54 years. Clara spent most of her life in the Danville and surrounding area and managed Barbee Fabrics until she retired. She is survived by her daughter Deborah Bugay and her husband Paul of Blairs, Va., and one brother Earl Goad of Dry Fork, Va. Clara is also survived by three granddaughters, one grandson, and five great-grandsons. Graveside funeral services will be held on Sunday, June 16, 2013 at 1:00 PM at Highland Burial Park. The family will receive friends on Saturday, June 15, 2013 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM at Townes Funeral Home. Townes Funeral Home and Crematory, 215 West Main Street, is serving the Oakes family.