Clara M. Bolden; 72; of Monessen; peacefully went to be with the Lord and Savior on Sunday; Sept. 26; 2010; in Monongahela Valley Hospital. Born July 15; 1938; in Monessen; she was the daugher of the late Minister Edwards Scott and Mildred Couzzins Scott. Clara was a resident of the Monongahela Valley area for all of her life. She was a member of the Union Baptist Church; Monessen; where she was an active worker wherever needed. She was a former choir member and deaconess. Clara was an excellent cook and baker and was loved by all who came in contact with her. She had an infectious laugh that was contagious. Clara was married to the late Charles Bolden Sr. She leaves to cherish her memory; one son; Charles (Rachael) Bolden Jr.; of Monessen; two daughters; Deborah M. Arnold; of San Diego; Calif.; and Kathy Whitsie Bolden; of Monessen; one sister; Barbara Jean (William) Benson; of Landover; Md.; two nieces; Leslie (James) Bennett; of New York; N.Y.; and Paula (Anthony) DuBois; of Washington; D.C.; a very special friend; William F. Scott; of Monessen; grandchildren; Minister Janet (Clayton) Jones; of San Diego; Calif.; Charla M. Bolden; of West Mifflin; Charles E. Bolden III; of Monessen; Jordan E. Bolden and Justin J. Bolden; both of Monessen; and a host of friends. Visitation will be Thursday; Sept. 30; from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Union Baptist Church; McMahon Avenue; Monessen. Service will be held Friday; Oct. 1; at 1 p.m. with the Rev. J.D. Davenport giving the eulogy. Interment will be at the Belle Vernon Cemetery. It will be a private burial at the request of the family. Services have been entrusted to the WILLIAM R. TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME; 645 McMahon Ave.; Monessen. Trudy Taylor Bristol; funeral director; was in charge of arrangements. (724) 684-4877.