Lula Mae

Clayton

Lula Mae Clayton daughter of the late Marie Harrison Wood and Jessie M. Wood was born in Eupora, Mississippi, on April 20, 1936. She departed this life at St. Joseph North in Lutz, Florida on April 24, 2019 at the age of 83 years and four days.

On January 15, 1955, Mae was united in marriage to Lester William "Bill" Clayton and to this loving union two children were born. He preceded her in death on May 7, 2007. Mae enjoyed taking care of her yard, tending to her plants and taking care of her home. Mae's hobbies included playing Bingo and going to plays. Her greatest joy was the time she had with her family especially her grandchildren and attending their sporting events.

Mae was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Jessie Wood Jr., Arlyn E. Wood and Jessie McKee and one sister, Betty Jean Rousseau.

Mae is survived by one son, Rick Clayton and wife Sue of Houston, Texas, one daughter, Sheila Carlton and husband Brad of Lutz, Florida, four grandchildren, Joshua, Jennifer, Brent and Jordan, two great-grandchildren, Celab and Jaxon, and two sisters, Mildred Bailey of Columbia, Mississippi and Barbara Hayes of Alton, Missouri. Mae will be deeply missed by her family and many friends who will mourn her passing.

Visitation: Saturday, April 27 ^th 6 to 8 PM

Funeral Services: Sunday, April 28 ^th 2 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri

Minister: Elder Dennis Burns

Burial: Ellington Memorial Cemetery

Pallbearers: Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri

In lieu of flowers: the American Heart Association