Mrs. Clara A. Valencia, age 81 of Jonesboro, GA passed away September 11, 2017. She is survived by her husband: Tony Valencia, son: Glenn A. Valencia and wife The Honorable Kathy Brown Valencia of Peachtree City, GA, daughters: Vicki Marie McIntyre of Hampton, GA and Doreen Ann Valencia of Stockbridge, brothers: Chris Lucero, Nick Lucero, Charlie Lucero and Larry Lucero, sisters: Lorraine Bischoff and Agenada Aragon, grandchildren: Justin McIntyre, Brandi McIntyre, Victoria Valencia and Christina Valencia. A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 AM, Monday, September 18, 2017 at St. Philip Benizi Catholic Church with Father John Koziol, OFM Conv. officiating. The family will receive friends from 9:30-10:30 AM before the service at the church. Interment services will be held at 11 AM Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, GA