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» ‘A beautiful ceremony, a feeling of oneness’
By Erma Clanton | Published 08/22/2008 | News | Rating:  printer version

After Isaac Hayes died, his family and friends mourned the loss of a multi-talented entertainer who rose from the cotton fields of Covington, Tenn. to his own kingdom in Ghana, West Africa.

But few knew him like Erma Clanton. For 36 years, the playwright, lyricist and teacher was his friend, confidant and surrogate mother, who fed him and provided a safe haven away from the media’ glare.


Erma Clanton