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Virginia Claytor Obituary
Greenville
Virginia Piper Claytor passed from this life to life eternal on December 4, 2011.
Born July 21, 1924 in Tallulah, LA, she was the daughter of Max L. Piper and Nelle Johnson Piper. She lived in various locations in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee before coming to South Carolina to continue her education. She married Bill Claytor in 1951 and became his soul mate and lifelong partner in ministry in the South Carolina United Methodist Conference. Together they served Ebenezer Methodist in Greenville, Poe Mill Methodist in Greenville, Slater Methodist, Enoree Methodist, Pelzer Methodist, Lynwood - Trinity United Methodist Churches in Lancaster, Rehoboth United Methodist Church in Columbia, Bethel United Methodist Church in Simpsonville, St. John - Laurens Road United Methodist Churches in Greenville, Zoar United Methodist Church in Greer, and Buncombe Street United Methodist Church in Greenville. She was employed at Columbia Office Supply in Columbia from 1968-1972 and then at Kemet Electronics in Simpsonville from 1972-1984.
She is survived by her children , Judith Claytor Snow, her husband Don of Nashville, TN, and their children Christina Snow Smith and John Claytor Snow; Pamela Claytor Evans, her husband Doug of Greenville, SC, and their children William Claytor Evans and John Pinckney Evans; Barbara Masemore of Cape May, NJ, her husband Chip, and children Tami Carmichael Grossman, Tanya Carmichael Bartlett, and Kevin Shane Carmichael; Stephen Reginald Claytor, his wife Sandi and children Alison Adams and Brantley Drake; great-grandchildren, Ellery Smith, Chloe Bartlett, Finn and Reeve Grossman; a sister, Elizabeth Piper Dalhauser; and two brothers, Cecil Johnson Piper and Donald Stanley Piper. She was predeceased by her husband, Rev. William R. Claytor, Jr., her parents, and siblings Max Laurel Piper, Charles Raymond Piper, and Mildred Piper Dalhauser.
Ginny was actively involved in the life of Buncombe Street UMC. Some of her dearest friends came to her later in life both at church and in her neighborhood at Rolling Green Village. Her life was active, full, and joyful through the morning of her injury. She touched many lives and will be fondly remembered for her strength, humor, playfulness, and kindness.
Special gratitude goes to the nursing staff of the Neuro Trauma ICU and Neuro Surgical floor at Greenville Memorial Hospital who professionally and tenderly cared for Ginny and her family.
A celebration of Ginny's life will be held at Buncombe Street United Methodist Church in Greenville on Thursday, December 8, 2011 at 11:00. Interment will be private. The family will greet friends immediately following the service.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Pipe Organ Fund at Buncombe Street United Methodist Church, 200 Buncombe Street, Greenville SC 29601. -- The Mackey Mortuary
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Diane Dahlhauser
December 7, 2011
Sympathies to You All. May the Peace which comes from memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Aunt Ginny was an awesome person, loved visiting with her when she came up to Iowa. I can just see her smile now as I remember she always had. Love To You All From Iowa, Diane & Gene
Suzi Knebusch
December 6, 2011
To the Claytor Family; I am so sorry to hear of Ginny's passing. I remember her fondly at St. John. She was a lot of fun in the choir and when we went to Lake Junaluska with the UMW. Her dedication was a model to follow. The entire Claytor family was a special addition to St. John. I pray God's loving arms will wrap around you to give you strength and comfort. Suzi from St. John UMC
Ray Piper
December 6, 2011
Aunt Ginny was a dear person. I will remember her with love always.
Richard & Joyce Strawhorn
December 6, 2011
Joyce and I were saddened to read about Ginny's death. We enjoyed getting to know them when they served at Zoar UMC in Greer and always enjoyed seeing them in the years after that. Please know that you will all be in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time.
Charles E. Rogers
December 6, 2011
Steve & Sandi, I want to express my sincere sadness and respect to you and all members of your families, upon hearing the News of your Mom's passing. You will remain in our thoughts & Prayers. GOD BLESS !
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