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1929
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2010
Betty Clay Obituary
Funeral: 10 a.m. Wednesday in Bean-Massey-Burge Chapel. Interment: 11:30 a.m. in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Betty was born in Dallas on Oct. 12, 1929. She married Bill Clay on Oct. 10, 1947, and they spent 62 wonderful years together.
Betty loved the Lord and served in churches wherever they were located by Bill's work. She loved children and missions and supported them throughout her life. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two loving brothers, Morris and Billy McCarty.
Survivors: Husband, Bill Clay of Grand Prairie; daughters and sons-in-law, Richard and D'Ann Frank of Commerce and Michael and Melinda Casey of Grand Prairie; grandchildren, Katrina and Dean Blair, Tim and Anna Folden, Matthew Casey, Travis Frank and Patrick Casey; great-grandchildren, Adrain, Andria, Darian and Raidan Blair, and Abby, Theron, Theodore Folden; and loving nieces and nephews.
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March 25, 2010
D'Ann,
Roger and I were so sorry to learn about the passing of your mother. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this difficult time. Liz Robinson Venable, North Richland Hills, TX
Linda Hightower-Robinson
March 24, 2010
Although we were only together at major Clay family events, I loved and admired Betty and Bill. She was a special lady and it's a blessing to have known her. I extend my love and prayers to Bill, D'Ann and Mindy and families,--Linda Hightower Robinson
Gina Davallou
March 24, 2010
I send you my love and prayers during this sad time. Our families were linked together with Betty and my Mother starting with two little girls and lasting through several generations. These two women were great role models for the four daughters they left behind, Their stories gave us a glimpse of our mothers being little girls and that gave us a connection to them that many daughters never have. I always knew that when "Betty and Bill" were coming over for a visit, that we were going to have a fun day full of laughter. Mother was always at her happiest when Betty was around and those visits are some of the best memories of my childhood and of my adult life as well. My love to you all, Gina Mitchell Davallou
March 23, 2010
Bill, D'Ann, and Mindy: a piece of my heart is broken with the passing of Betty. I have such wonderful memories of holidays, vacations, and a myriad of family get-togethers. I also will always remember the way Betty and Bill kept Mother so close after Daddy passed away, and their support when Mother was sick and passed away was so strong and complete. I am so grateful to have had all of you in my life. My love and prayers are with you now and always. Love, Glenda Mitchell Ehrle, Jack and Terry Ehrle.
Doris Evans
March 23, 2010
With heartfelt sympathy to Bill, D'Ann and Mindy.
May the sweet memories of your wife and mother live forever in your hearts and bring you comfort and lasting peace.
With Thoughts and Prayers, Doris and Denton
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