Celebrating the life of
Carrie Hendrix Clayton
January 21, 1910 - February 26, 2011
Carrie Hendrix Clayton
Carrie Hendrix Clayton, age 101, died Saturday, February 26, 2011 at Wisteria Gardens in Pooler under the care of Hospice Savannah. The Portal, Georgia native was a longtime resident of Savannah. She was born January 21, 1910, the daughter of Lillie Daley Hendrix and Henry Thomas Hendrix.
Ms. Clayton was a member of Central Christian Church and attended First Christian Church. She was predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Carl Lee Clayton, a son, Bobby Lee Clayton, a daughter, Henri Ann Clayton Boykin, a grandson, John A. Boykin III, and a granddaughter, Carlann Boykin Alfonso.
Ms. Clayton, affectionately known as Me Mama, was a devoted housewife and mother, and a loyal Volunteer at Candler Hospital for 28 years.
Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Patsy Clayton of Springfield, GA; a daughter and son-in-law, Scarlett and Russ Thayer of Bluffton, SC; 12 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Monday, February 28, 2011 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral Service will follow at 3:00 p.m. at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
The family gratefully appreciates the staff at Wisteria Gardens of Pooler, and Hospice Savannah for the love and care shown to Ms. Carrie.
Remembrances should be made to Hospice Savannah, P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA, 31416.
Please sign our on-line guest book at www.foxandweeks.com.
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
Jimmy and Scarlett, Your mother had a wonderful, long life with many special children, grandchildren, and more!I hope you are comforted by your memories and the consolation of friends.I remember your mother with affection. Sincerely, Jane Powers Sparks
- Jane Sparks, Stone Mountain, GA
Jimmy, I hope your mother was able to enjoy her long life. When our Daddy died in 2009 at 96, I thought all his contemporaries were already gone too. I didn't know your mother was still alive and, I hope still ok? as Daddy was. She had a great family! With sympathy and memories of you and your family, Sincerely, Jean
- Jean P Sparks, Stone Mountain, GA
Psalms 91:14-16 KJV 14 Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name. 15 He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him. 16 With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.
- Rev. Valentine Vit, , NJ
Jimmy and Scarlett, Your mother had a wonderful, long life with many special children, grandchildren, and more!I hope you are comforted by your memories and the consolation of friends.I remember your mother with affection. Sincerely, Jane Powers Sparks
- Jane Sparks, Stone Mountain, GA
Jimmy, I hope your mother was able to enjoy her long life. When our Daddy died in 2009 at 96, I thought all his contemporaries were already gone too. I didn't know your mother was still alive and, I hope still ok? as Daddy was. She had a great family! With sympathy and memories of you and your family, Sincerely, Jean
- Jean P Sparks, Stone Mountain, GA
Psalms 91:14-16 KJV 14 Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name. 15 He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him. 16 With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.
- Rev. Valentine Vit, , NJ
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
