Use reasoning to answer the following question.
Context: Clara Edwards (originally Bertha Edwards, Bertha Johnson and then Clara Johnson) is a fictional character on the American television sitcom The Andy Griffith Show (1960 -- 1968). Clara was portrayed by actress Hope Summers.\n\nQuestion: who plays clara johnson on the andy griffith show?

Hope Summers
The relevant information to answer the above question is: Clara was portrayed by actress Hope Summers.

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So, the final answer is Hope Summers