Margie Lou Clayton Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Margie Lou Clayton of Grinnell, Iowa, who passed away on January 14, 2025 at the age of 86. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Margie Lou Clayton to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Roorda and Anna Mae Roorda; her husband Paul Clayton; her siblings, Harlan Roorda, Joyce Stone, Barb Foster, Loren Roorda, Marvin Roorda, Marilyn Cook and Norman Roorda; and her children-in-law, Lowell Pickhardt, Theresa Clayton and Carol Clayton.
She is survived by: her children, Denny Clayton (Julie), Dan Clayton, Janet Clayton, Susie Pickhardt (George Johnson) and Deb Belcher (Ron); her grandchildren, Sara Clayton (Jerry Schroeder), Jacob Clayton (Shelby), Jessica Orfanos (Alexis) and Ashley Barnes (JD); and her siblings, Patricia Davis, Elmer Roorda (Delaine), Virgil Roorda (Rosy), Sharon Fowler (Frank), Linda Mason, Lyle Roorda (Judy) and Bruce Roorda (Judi). She is also survived by 7 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 19th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Smith Funeral Home - Grinnell (1103 Broad St, Grinnell, IA 50112). A funeral service will be held on Monday, January 20th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the same location. A reception will be held on Monday, January 20th 2025 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at the Elks Lodge 720 (720 3rd Ave, Grinnell, IA 50112). A burial will be held on Monday, January 20th 2025 at the Trinity Cemetery (3622 US-63, Malcom, IA 50157).
If desired, memorial contributions may be designated to Margie Clayton Memorial Fund for future benefit to local organizations.
