Clara Joy O'Brien
Dec 8, 1961 - Dec 18, 2023December 8, 1961 - December 18, 2023
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Clara Joy O'Brien
Dec 8, 1961 - Dec 18, 2023December 8, 1961 - December 18, 2023
Place of birth
Sharon, PA
Occupation
Opera singer and Professor of Music at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Education
Graduated Magna Cum Laude from the Dana School of Music in Youngstown, OH; received a Master of Music degree from the Eastman School of Music; completed training at the Curtis School of Music
Fulbright Grant
Took her to Europe where she was engaged by the State Theater of Baden
Honors and prizes
Awarded many honors and prizes throughout her career
Family
Survived by her husband of 36 years, Dr. Lance Hulme; siblings Doyel O'Brien Jr. and his wife Cindy, Rosemary O'Brien-Richards and her husband Douglas, Albert O'Brien, Jonathan O'Brien, and Nathan O'Brien; preceded in death by her parents and her sister Teresa O'Brien
Funeral
January 13 at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Greensboro at 2 p.m.
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Donations to Greensboro Urban Ministries in lieu of flowers are welcome
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Born on December 8, 1961
Sharon, PA