Celebrating the life of
Betty Clay
June 19, 1929 - September 02, 2016
Savannah - Betty Jean Blakeslee Clay, 87, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother died September 2, 2016, at home in Savannah, Georgia surrounded by her family. Betty was born in Hastings Nebraska, the daughter of the late Bess and Earle T. Blakeslee. After graduating from Hastings High School, she worked for the FBI in Washington DC, where she met her future husband Lucas Daniel Clay, Jr. (Luke). Luke and Betty were married in Danville, Virginia in 1951. They lived in Danville, Virginia and Newark, Ohio and moved to Savannah in 1970 where they have lived ever since. Betty was an artist and active member of the Village Craftsman Artist Guild.
Betty loved being with her family and friends and delighted them with her sense of humor. She is survived by her husband, Luke, their children, Debbie Harris (Mike) of Bishop, Georgia, Dave Clay (Rhoda Voth) and Janet Thompson (Terry) of Savannah; eight grandchildren: Katie Steigerwalt (Greg), Mark Harris (Kayla), Caroline Harris, Summer Howard (Jason), Sunny Chadwell (Dane), Davy Clay (Lauren), Jeremy Thompson (Kelly), Andy Thompson, and eight great-grandchildren: Chad, Grady, and Easton Chadwell, Couper and Cameron Howard, Ellie Blakeslee Clay, and Lucas and Logan Thompson. She is also survived by her nephew, David Hartsell, and nieces, Judy Taylor and Karen Ostlund of Lincoln Nebraska.
The family wishes to thank their caring neighbors, friends, and fellow church members of Wilmington Island Presbyterian Church for their many kindnesses. A funeral service for Betty will be held on Sept 7 at 2pm at Wilmington Island Presbyterian Church, Savannah. Memorial contributions may be made to Wilmington Island Presbyterian Church or 4Front Healthcare Savannah, Georgia.
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May Jehovah give your family the needed strength to cope with the loss of your loved one. Isaiah 65:17
- Jehovah's Witnesses , Pooler, Ga
Uncle Mud and family, We will miss Aunt Beano and all of her lively spirit. Our condolences to all of you. God Bless
- Kricket, Gabrielle, Alyssa, and Sophia Roberts, Las Vegas, NV
L.D. and family, we were sorry to hear about Betty. She was a special lady and will be missed, but we know she is in her heavenly home. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God give you comfort and strength during this time. We love you.
- Larry & Patricia , Roanoke, Va.
I have missed Betty and enjoyed the time at the Village craftmen. We had a lot of good times together. I am sorry for your loss
- Ann Glendenning, Savannah, Ga
Luke,Debbie,David and Janet, OUR love and prayers are with each of you. Beano was very special to all of us, as all of you are. She will be greatly missed. we realize how hard this is for each of you, but we all know she is in a better place.
- Jean and Family, Danville, va.
I am so sorry to get this news, but on the other hand, I know she is in a better place. I went thru 9 years with Mama and can relate tho I have missed her dearly. I was on vacation last week, but have to go back tomorrow.Margaret and I often talk of visiting in that direction,but you know how that goes.My love and deepest sympathy to a special family who are so dear to my sanity while I lived next door!
- Laura Jane Horne, Dawson, Ga
Luke and family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Betty has always been so special to us both. We've had so many funny and crazy times together, especially the years at The Village Craftsmen. You are all in our prayers for comfort in your loss.
- Andy and Carol Giles, Savannah, Ga.
Phyllis and Beano and others lived together in Arlington, Va prior to marriage and I with Luke (Mud)and the Fessenden Street Gang in Washington D. C.We shared many wonderful times together and after retirement, the Gang and wives enjoyed reunions in several places. Beano was a vivacious, vibrant person.We share the sorrow of her passing with Mud and family, and they are in our thoughts and prayers. Shoes and Phyllis
- DeLane and Phyllis Christianson, Omaha, NE
To the whole Clay family, we extend our deepest sympathy to you on your loss. You'll be in our thoughts & prayers as you go through this difficult time. Beano was a special lady & someone close to our hearts! Ron & Darlene Barta
- Ron & Darlene Barta, Hot Springs Village, Arkansas
Janet, so sorry to hear of Beano's passing. Everyone at Hospice loved her so much. God bless you and your family. You are in my prayers.
- SHERREE ERNST, SAVANNAHGA,
Luke Sorry to hear Betty passed away. Pam and I talked to Betty several times at Summer Breeze while visiting my mom there. Betty was such a sweet lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
- Rick and Pam Branham, Birmingham, AL
May Jehovah give your family the needed strength to cope with the loss of your loved one. Isaiah 65:17
- Jehovah's Witnesses , Pooler, Ga
Uncle Mud and family, We will miss Aunt Beano and all of her lively spirit. Our condolences to all of you. God Bless
- Kricket, Gabrielle, Alyssa, and Sophia Roberts, Las Vegas, NV
L.D. and family, we were sorry to hear about Betty. She was a special lady and will be missed, but we know she is in her heavenly home. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God give you comfort and strength during this time. We love you.
- Larry & Patricia , Roanoke, Va.
I have missed Betty and enjoyed the time at the Village craftmen. We had a lot of good times together. I am sorry for your loss
- Ann Glendenning, Savannah, Ga
Luke,Debbie,David and Janet, OUR love and prayers are with each of you. Beano was very special to all of us, as all of you are. She will be greatly missed. we realize how hard this is for each of you, but we all know she is in a better place.
- Jean and Family, Danville, va.
I am so sorry to get this news, but on the other hand, I know she is in a better place. I went thru 9 years with Mama and can relate tho I have missed her dearly. I was on vacation last week, but have to go back tomorrow.Margaret and I often talk of visiting in that direction,but you know how that goes.My love and deepest sympathy to a special family who are so dear to my sanity while I lived next door!
- Laura Jane Horne, Dawson, Ga
Luke and family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Betty has always been so special to us both. We've had so many funny and crazy times together, especially the years at The Village Craftsmen. You are all in our prayers for comfort in your loss.
- Andy and Carol Giles, Savannah, Ga.
Phyllis and Beano and others lived together in Arlington, Va prior to marriage and I with Luke (Mud)and the Fessenden Street Gang in Washington D. C.We shared many wonderful times together and after retirement, the Gang and wives enjoyed reunions in several places. Beano was a vivacious, vibrant person.We share the sorrow of her passing with Mud and family, and they are in our thoughts and prayers. Shoes and Phyllis
- DeLane and Phyllis Christianson, Omaha, NE
To the whole Clay family, we extend our deepest sympathy to you on your loss. You'll be in our thoughts & prayers as you go through this difficult time. Beano was a special lady & someone close to our hearts! Ron & Darlene Barta
- Ron & Darlene Barta, Hot Springs Village, Arkansas
Janet, so sorry to hear of Beano's passing. Everyone at Hospice loved her so much. God bless you and your family. You are in my prayers.
- SHERREE ERNST, SAVANNAHGA,
Luke Sorry to hear Betty passed away. Pam and I talked to Betty several times at Summer Breeze while visiting my mom there. Betty was such a sweet lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
- Rick and Pam Branham, Birmingham, AL
Hello, My grandmother passed away some years ago and she gave me this sand dollar that I have had on my desk for 10 years now. I love it. I love lighthouses. I decided to look up the artist on the back and I found Betty Clay's obituary. I wanted you to know how much I enjoy this small piece of art she made, and how it carries on.... Blessings to your family.
- Molly F Henry, Littleton, CO
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
