Kathleen Ruth Clay Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Kathleen Ruth Clay of Newton, North Carolina, born in Jefferson, Colorado, who passed away at the age of 76, on March 22, 2021. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert George and Ruth Elizabeth Westergreen Howard; and her husband James Larry Clay. She is survived by: her children, Laura Smith (Brian), Julie Walker (Todd) and Jim Clay (Leslie Godfrey Clay); her grandchildren, Joshua Clay (Meredith), Cody Walker (Heather), Jay Clay (Lacey), Chelsea Pike (Dylan), Hannah Rash (Jess Mauney), Elijah Smith and Madison Mace (Hunter McCraw); her great grandchildren, Kamryn, Maddix, Kolvin, Addison and Bellamy; her siblings, Cynthia Howard, Sue Kimbrel (Jim) and Bob Howard (Paula); her pet Coco; and also Myronia Greene.

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In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Carolina Caring at 3975 Robinson Rd, Newton, NC 28658 and Exodus at 610 4th St SW, Hickory, NC 28602.