Janie J. Clay

CLAY, Janie J., 92, of Richmond, went to be with the Lord on January 27, 2009. Born in Arvonia, Va., Janie was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Edward L. Clay Sr. She leaves to cherish her memory, three sons, Edward L. Clay Jr. (CiJay), J. Daniel Clay (Janet) and John W. Clay (Diane); two daughters, Dorothy Lacy (Richard) and Elaine Lane (Bill); nine grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She worked as an RN and as a public health nurse for Henrico and Goochland Counties before retiring in 1978. An avid gardener, loving wife, mother and grand-mother, she was devoted to her family and her church, Parham Road Baptist, where she was a charter member. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, January 29, at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad St. A service will be conducted 11 a.m. on Friday, January 30, at Parham Road Baptist Church. Interment to follow in Greenwood Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Parham Road Baptist Church, 2101 N. Parham Rd., Richmond, Va. 23229, or Bon Secours Hospice Foundation, 5875 Bremo Rd., Suite 710, Richmond, Va. 23226. The family wishes to thank all her special caregivers.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.