Celebrating the life of
Ruth Barber Clayton
January 27, 1934 - December 15, 2009
- Savannah - Ruth Barber Clayton, 75, died December 15, 2009 at Candler Hospital. She was born in Savannah, daughter of the late Harvey Franklin Barber and Helen Thomas Barber. Mrs. Clayton was a member of the Christian Women's Club, the Savannah Symphony Choral, the Moon River Chorus and the Bell Choir at River's Edge Retirement Community. She also sang with the Ladies Trio at the Youth for Christ Rally's, the choir at Independent Presbyterian Church and Calvary Baptist Temple. She was a member of Independent Presbyterian Church and a former member of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. Her husband, Bobby Lee Clayton, Sr. preceded her in death.
Surviving are her children, Cathy C. Mayers and her husband, Gary A. Mayers of Savannah; Candice C. McCarthy of Richmond Hill; Bobby Lee Clayton, Jr. of Savannah; Cindy C. Prescott of Bloomingdale; sister, Mary Reese of Tulsa, OK; grandchildren, Amy Douglas Rath of Fairbanks, AK; Jeremy Daniel Douglas and his wife, Deanna of Savannah; Melany Lauren Mayers of Savannah; Charles Harold "Hal" McCarthy of Richmond Hill; Emily Anne Prescott of Bloomingdale; Katie Marie Prescott of Bloomingdale; great grandchildren, Jaiden and Wyatt Rath; Lexy and Jeremy Douglas
Visitation: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, December 17, 2009 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Funeral: 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 18, 2009 in the Hodgson Chapel of Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors.
Burial: Greenwich Section of Bonaventure Cemetery.
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Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
We loved Ruth and worshiped with her many times at New Life Fellowship Church. She was an encourager and will be missed.Our prayers are with you.
- Robert and Liz Quarterman, Springfield, GA
Dear Candy, Cathy, Bobby & Cindy, I am very sorry to hear of your Mothers passing. She was a gracious lady who always had a smile and beautiful voice for everyone she met. Cherrish the memories and God bless you during this time.
- Mark Hopkins, Savannah, GA
Dear Clayton Family, Our hearts were sadden at the news of your mother's death. I have fond memories of Ruth and your dad when we lived in Sav'h. Your mom sang in our wedding in 1957 and one of you girls were in a baby swing the day I went over to talk w/ Ruth. May God give you the Grace that only He can give during this sad time.
- Betty and Alex Lunceford, Centerville, GA
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Ruth was such a wonderful person and we are so glad to have known her. Our hearts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
- George & Kathy McDonald, Townsend, GA
You're in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. George and Ruth
- George & Ruth Clayton, Toccoa, GA
Will be praying for you during this very difficult time.
- Bonnie Akins, Toccoa, GA
We want to express our sincere symapthy at this time. You will all remain in our thoughts and prayers.
- Joey & Jean Nimmer & Family, Greenville, SC
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time of sorrow. May God bless each of you. Love, ANN
- Ann Nimmer, Ridgeland, SC
Our sincere sympathy for your loss. Ruth's soprano voice was out standing.
- Benny & LaVerne Faulk Marsh, Pendleton, SC
Cathy, Candy, Bobby, Cindy & families: We are thinking of all of you, and remembering you in our prayers. Our love & sympathy, Scarlett & Russ
- Scarlett Thayer, Bluffton, SC
I have many sweet memories of Ruth at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. She had such a beautiful voice. I will always remember her as a kind lady.
- Suzanne McCullough Barbot, Savannah, GA
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Sandra Clark, Savannah, GA
We loved Ruth and worshiped with her many times at New Life Fellowship Church. She was an encourager and will be missed.Our prayers are with you.
- Robert and Liz Quarterman, Springfield, GA
Dear Candy, Cathy, Bobby & Cindy, I am very sorry to hear of your Mothers passing. She was a gracious lady who always had a smile and beautiful voice for everyone she met. Cherrish the memories and God bless you during this time.
- Mark Hopkins, Savannah, GA
Dear Clayton Family, Our hearts were sadden at the news of your mother's death. I have fond memories of Ruth and your dad when we lived in Sav'h. Your mom sang in our wedding in 1957 and one of you girls were in a baby swing the day I went over to talk w/ Ruth. May God give you the Grace that only He can give during this sad time.
- Betty and Alex Lunceford, Centerville, GA
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Ruth was such a wonderful person and we are so glad to have known her. Our hearts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
- George & Kathy McDonald, Townsend, GA
You're in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. George and Ruth
- George & Ruth Clayton, Toccoa, GA
Will be praying for you during this very difficult time.
- Bonnie Akins, Toccoa, GA
We want to express our sincere symapthy at this time. You will all remain in our thoughts and prayers.
- Joey & Jean Nimmer & Family, Greenville, SC
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time of sorrow. May God bless each of you. Love, ANN
- Ann Nimmer, Ridgeland, SC
Our sincere sympathy for your loss. Ruth's soprano voice was out standing.
- Benny & LaVerne Faulk Marsh, Pendleton, SC
Cathy, Candy, Bobby, Cindy & families: We are thinking of all of you, and remembering you in our prayers. Our love & sympathy, Scarlett & Russ
- Scarlett Thayer, Bluffton, SC
I have many sweet memories of Ruth at the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. She had such a beautiful voice. I will always remember her as a kind lady.
- Suzanne McCullough Barbot, Savannah, GA
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Sandra Clark, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
