Clara Mae Boozer, affectionately known as Maw to most everyone, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2025, at the age of 98. She was born on November 28, 1926, to Walter and Ethel Johnson and married Elwin Lester Boozer on January 1, 1946. She lived most of her life in the Greensboro area until she relocated to Tuscaloosa to be closer to family.
She is survived by daughter Joy Willett of Tuscaloosa and daughter in law Hilda Boozer of Tuscaloosa. She is also survived by grandchildren Dr. Elwin Crawford (Charmian), Heath Crawford, Grand daughter in law Angie Kowzan (Mike), Heather Boozer Melton, Jonathan Boozer, India Null (Carrie), Haley Willett Brignac (Drew) and Kayla Willett. She leaves behind great grandchildren Brantley Crawford, Bailey Crawford, Bentley Crawford, Barkley Crawford, Briley Crawford, Bradley Crawford, Baxley Crawford, Blakeley Crawford, Cody Crawford (Rachel), Carson Kowzan, Calin Kowzan, Cassidy Crawford, Hillary Melton, Emily Melton, Peyton Boozer, Presley Boozer, John Potter Hazzard VI, Hagan Brignac, Owen Brignac and Clara Mae Brignac. She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers and one sister. She was also preceded in death by her husband Elwin Lester Boozer, daughter Mary Ann Boozer Bullock, son Charles Elwin “Bo” Boozer and grandson Kevin Crawford.
Maw was never one to shy away from work and was equally at home in the kitchen and in her yard tending her roses or garden. Many people in Greensboro benefitted from her divinity at Christmas and she was always one that you did not have to wonder what was on her mind. She loved her family and friends fiercely and always wanted to make sure they were taken care of. Her home and kitchen were always open to anyone who needed a meal or a cup of coffee. Countless hunters and EMTs were drug in by her grandsons to eat Saturday morning breakfast at her house. Many of these people still ask about Maw when they see her family. Maw’s memory will last through all the people that she loved on.
She loved Jesus and was a faithful member of the Greensboro Baptist Church until failing health kept her from attending. We all take comfort in knowing that she is at the feet of Jesus now.
A memorial service was held on Sunday August 10, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the Greensboro Baptist Church with the Reverend Dee McGuire and the Reverend Arthur Thomas officiating. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Greensboro Baptist Church or Hale Co. EMS.
