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Lauren Clay Obituary
February 22, 1994 - January 3, 2013
Resident of Campbell, CA
Our lovely daughter, Lauren Danielle Clay (18) has passed into the loving hands of God. Lauren was born in Santa Clara, California the daughter of Dexter Clay and L'Tanya Cooper Stroughter. Lauren, a 2011 Branham High School graduate was a sophomore at San Diego State University. Lauren was a beautiful, gifted, talented and energetic young woman. Lauren loved sports, music, and animals. She was a member of the Church of Christ and the San Jose Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Lauren leaves many family members and friends to cherish her memory.
Oak Hill Memorial Park Interment
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Memories and Condolences
for Lauren Clay
Edith Hendricks Williams
January 2, 2023
I remember how gifted Lauren was. A beautiful s smart young lady they had a beautiful future ahead of her heart. Lord and Savior needed her more than we did on earth rest. In heaven, Lord, we all miss you.
Emer
January 2, 2014
As your Anniversary approaches it is with a heavy heart I say that it is only now that reality has hit. I'm still in shock. You are forever and will always be in my prayers Lauren. Love you, you beautiful angel xxxx
Samantha, Amanda, and Lauren
Nancy Donaldson
January 1, 2014
Heather & Lauren holding on the longest tubing...
Nancy Donaldson
January 1, 2014
Lauren always eating....never gained an ounce.
Nancy Donaldson
January 1, 2014
Lauren & Samantha
Nancy Donaldson
January 1, 2014
This was a great day on the water!
Nancy Donaldson
January 1, 2014
Trav making Lauren look at the camera....
Nancy Donaldson
January 1, 2014
Pat & Tish Perkins
December 28, 2013
L'Tanya and the entire family of Lauren, Please know that as the anniversary of Lauren's passing approaches prayers continue to go up for you in your time of sorrow. As we know grieving does not end after the funeral, it is only the beginning of the process. Time heals, so please know that your Church of Christ family is keeping you all in prayer throughout the next days, weeks, months, and even years.
Peggy
December 28, 2013
To my second family. Dexter I've had a lttile shrine set up all year in memory of our Lauren. It still continues as do the memories. Know that I have you and your entire family n my thoughts during this difficult time of year.
December 27, 2013
Dexter, Lydia and Family: Just wanted you to know you are in my prayers. Hope all is as well as can be,
with you and yours. Hold each other tight. My best to you always. Janet Earp and Cathie Read
May 2, 2013
Words cannot describe how sorry I am for your loss. I just heard the news today and was in complete shock. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
~ Vanessa Provus
Dorchester Apt. Manager
Liz
April 2, 2013
You are heaven's gain Lauren!
Ije Kalu
March 19, 2013
Dexter and L'Tanya, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May the loving memories of your daughter bring you peace, comfort, and strength, today and always.
Carolyn Duncan
March 6, 2013
Hello and Happy Heavenly Birthday from Feb. 22nd. You are a remarkable spirit and beauty, inside ant out. We will not forget you Rest in Peace and Glory, love, Carolyn Duncan, Jack and Jill, San Jose Chapter.
Eabha Mc Nally
February 15, 2013
Lauren, I love and miss you more than words could ever describe. I am so happy that I met you, smiled with you, laughed with you. I will never ever forget you. I talk to you every night and I know that you are listening. Life will never be the same without you. God bless your soul. I love you cuz! xxx
Arthur Shaw
February 2, 2013
lauren I still can't get over what happened :[ it's been almost one month and I only found out yesterday what happened. I still can't believe you could leave us so abruptly :[ please God I pray that you have her in safe hands away from this crazy world. I know you're watching down on all of us but I just wish you could be here with us all. Time is on a scale of infinity and I know you're on the other end of this infinite spectrum celebrating the afterlife with all of us. I just wish you could be here in San Diego.. you had the sickest bicycle girl and I was always jealous of it cause it was so clean. I hope you visit me in my dreams and tell me everything is alright cause I'm kind of lost right now :[
Everyday is a good day with Lauren.
Nancy Donaldson
January 23, 2013
Brother & Sister
Nancy Donaldson
January 23, 2013
Kevin loves his big sis.
Nancy Donaldson
January 23, 2013
Love is... Lauren.
Nancy Donaldson
January 23, 2013
Lauren & Samantha
Nancy Donaldson
January 23, 2013
Just Lauren...
Nancy Donaldson
January 23, 2013
So wild and free...
Nancy Donaldson
January 23, 2013
She is champ of never falling off!
Nancy Donaldson
January 23, 2013
Fun camping in the Delta.
Nancy Donaldson
January 23, 2013
Talk, talk, so many friends...
Nancy Donaldson
January 23, 2013
Always on the go...
Nancy Donaldson
January 23, 2013
Playing basketball since she could walk!
Nancy Donaldson
January 23, 2013
Loved her Lakers!
Nancy Donaldson
January 23, 2013
mary dunlea
January 22, 2013
Dexter fiona and family so sorry for your loss in lauren may she rest in peace shes a beautiful angel in gods arms xxx colm & mary...ireland..
Mike Pate
January 18, 2013
"Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."
We have hope and ultimately peace in His victory. May God bring you comfort in this time.
christy and rose o sullivan
January 17, 2013
in our prayers always christy rose ireland
January 17, 2013
Our deepest sympathy at the untimely passing of your beloved daughter, Lauren. We share your grief.
Our love and prayers are with you.
Eldoris Cupp Cameron & husband Thomas
valerie donaldson
January 15, 2013
lauren i cant beleve your gone i miss you so much this is like a nightmare i cant wake up from you were the best basketball player i ever new i love you so much rest in peace enjoy your life in heaven
Glenn and Peggy Baker
January 15, 2013
ID (Lydia)
I know you will always cherish the memories of the time you and Lauren had for the holiday season of 2012. It's those memories you can always fall back to for comfort.
Love always, your son Glenn and the Baker family.
Dexter, Clay and Cooper family God bless you all.
michael,ann,amy,jennifer,and emer osullivan
January 15, 2013
to dexter,fiona and all the family ,no words can express how sorry we are on the great loss of your beautiful lauren.you are gone from our lives lauren,but never from our hearts,
January 15, 2013
L'Tanya & Dexter and Family,
Our prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. No words cannot ease the pain, but know that the Lord will comfort you and give you the strength to carry on.
Benita Givens-Parker and Family
Jack and Jill, San Jose Chapter
Emer OSullivan
January 15, 2013
So glad that I met you, had some fun times with you and laughed with you. Still can't believe it. Heaven just gained another angel. Rest in paradise Lauren xxx
Lainna Faulk
January 15, 2013
I do not know your family, but I sorry for your lost. May God be with you and your family at this time and may he give you the strenght to carry on.
latrina Burnside
January 15, 2013
May you find peace wtih God.
January 15, 2013
Dear Parents, Friends, Clergy and loved ones of Lauren Clay. The Celebration of Lauren D. Clay's Life was amazing and special. Thanks and love to everyone who made her Celebration so lovely. Her beautiful spirit live on.
Carolyn Duncan
Valerie Donaldson
January 15, 2013
Dear Lauren,
I can't stop thinking of you! I miss you so much, and wish you were here to play, and make me laugh! I won't ever forget you!
Love, Valerie
Long
January 14, 2013
May she rest in peace.
Alexis Branco
January 14, 2013
John 14:27 - Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.
May His peace comfort you as no other can during this difficult time. Draw comfort in knowing your child is His! And she is resting safely in His loving arms.
Yours in Jack and Jill,
Alexis Branco and Family
Karen Lau
January 14, 2013
Dear Dexter and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during these difficult times. There is a huge outpouring of love and support for you. Take care.
Karen Lau
Charles Coleman
January 14, 2013
L'Tanya, Gerald, Dexter, May the God of all comfort, who only knows your heart be with you now, and remember "Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal" Bless you and Keep You.
January 14, 2013
L'Tanya and Aunt Ruby, my heart and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. I know that our Lord and Savior is giving you strength to get through this difficult time.
Love you, Jenny, Bakersfield, CA
Laura & Piper
January 13, 2013
To the Clay and Stroughter Families,
We are deeply sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter Lauren. Your families are in our hearts.
Brenda and Carl Ray
January 13, 2013
L'Tanya & Dexter,
Thanks for introducing Lauren to Jesus; for teaching her his truths; and allowing her to bless our lives.
She lives through the gifts she gave to others.
January 13, 2013
DEEPEST CONDOLENCES FROM THE HAYASHI FAMILY.
Samantha Strachan
January 13, 2013
I miss and love you so much seester!
Samantha Strachan
January 13, 2013
words can't express how much you are missed! I love you so much seester! My heart goes out to you Clay family! Rest in Paradise Lauren!
Derrick & Kathy Carbin
January 12, 2013
L'Tanya and Family,
Words cannot express the deep sorrow that we share with you and your family on behalf of your loss. Lauren was a very beautiful young lady inwardly and outwardly who loved life and most of all, loved her family. She will be missed tremendously, but will never be forgotten (especially her beautiful smile). Take courage and know that God is with you and will help you through this difficult time. You'll never get over the loss, but 'you will' get through it. We love you all.
Zoey
January 12, 2013
Lauren words cannot express how much you'll be missed. I'll never forget your crazy laugh and smile in trig every day.
Ursula Rance Bailey
January 12, 2013
My condolences to the Clay family.
Away at College
Nancy Donaldson
January 12, 2013
Skype friends
Nancy Donaldson
January 12, 2013
Love this smile
Nancy Donaldson
January 12, 2013
Timothy Luster Sr
January 11, 2013
L'Tania and family... Be strong and courageous teh Lord has you near and will keep you secure in Him... Keep
The Faith.
January 11, 2013
So sorry for your loss. Will keep you up in prayers for your family.
Cynthia.
Mary, Don, Bri, Mike
January 11, 2013
We are so deeply saddened by the loss of beautiful Lauren. May God hold you all in the palm of his hand during this difficult time.
Wanda Bozeman
January 11, 2013
Dear L'Tonya & Family;
I share your grief on the unexpected loss of your sweet daughter Lauren. Death is sad and tragic even when it is anticipated. But no death is as hard on the living as the unexpected death of a beloved child. The good news is: Lauren is a child of God. The bible says: "Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted." My prayer is that God will send the comforter to comfort your heart not only at this difficult time, but in the days, weeks, months, and even years to come.
May God bless you always.
In Christ. (Central Church of Christ)
January 11, 2013
Dear L'Tonya and Family,
I share your grief on the unexpected loss of your sweet daughter Lauren. Death is sad and tragic affair even when it is long and anticipated, but no death is as hard on the living as the unexpected death of a beloved child. There is good news, and that is: Lauren is a child of the most high God. Our bible says "Blessed are they that mourn, for they shall be comforted". I know God will give you the strength you need in the coming days, weeks, or years.
May God bless you always.
In Christ - Wanda Bozeman (Central Church of Christ).
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Nancy Donaldson
January 11, 2013
Graduating from Branham High - June 9, 2011
Nancy Donaldson
January 11, 2013
Connie McIntyre
January 11, 2013
My deepest condolences to all of the family.
Connie McIntyre
January 11, 2013
My deepest condolences to the family.
January 10, 2013
My heart is so full of sadness. But, Breanna, Cassidy and I are so happy that we had the pleasure of knowing Lauren. Such a beautiful, always happy girl. She will be missed. God Bless the family. Love Benny, Melanie Adams and Family
January 10, 2013
We are so very sorry to hear of the loss of this beautiful child. Your Cousin, Marvelin Rance and Family
January 10, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the Clay family in the loss of your beautiful daughter. May God Bless you and keep you and your family.
Love,
your counsin,
Jimmie (LaFarrell) Rance Henderson
January 9, 2013
L'Tanya and Family,
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We pray that God will give you the strength you need to get through this difficult time.
Elaine and Karen
Jack & Jill, San Jose, CA
Beryl Crumpton Potter
January 9, 2013
Our hearts, thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. We are so sorry for your loss. We were honored to have her serve as a Debutante in our Links Cotillion.
Sincerely,
Beryl Crumpton Potter
Oakland Bay Area Chapter
The Links, Inc.
Tina Lei
January 9, 2013
My hearts and prayers go out to the Clay family in this time of sadness. May the good lord lay his arms of warm comfort on you and your family during this time of pain but give you the strength to get thru this.Heaven has welcomed a New Angel in heaven. May God bless you and the family. Much love and Alofas. Love Tee
Donna Rhodes
January 9, 2013
My heart is broken. May the "God of all Comfort" be your strength during this difficult time.
Karen Long
January 9, 2013
My deepest sympathy to Lauren's family and friends. My heart aches. Im sending this with love from my Jack and Jill family to yours. May The Lord comfort you for all the days to come.
January 9, 2013
We shared many memorable occasions with Lauren and her family,such as Easter Egg Hunts, Bowling, Fishing, Skiing,volunteering at homeless shelters and the teen dances!
Our hearts are truly saddened and prayer's are with the family.
Jana & Jordan Taylor
San Jose Chapter
Jack & Jill of America
Mireles-Hurd Family
January 9, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Terrie Crenshaw
January 9, 2013
Although her life was short, she added light and love to those around her.
Love <3
January 9, 2013
My BFF
January 9, 2013
Friends <3
January 9, 2013
Tube winner!
Nancy Donaldson
January 9, 2013
Lauren We Love You! You will truly be missed ~ RIP
I am very heartbroken over this, our children are not suppose to go before us parents. Lauren graduated with my daughter from Branham High. If she wasn't home, or playing basketball, you could find her with us. She was very close with our family, and walk in the door like it was her home. I still here her loud voice walking in the door, Mama whatcha making me to eat? This tiny girl could eat a lot, and never gain an ounce of weight. Anything Lauren tried to accomplish, she hit it out of the park. Lauren didn't know how to fail at anything! I remember when we went boating on the Delta, we were towing the kids behind the boat. Everyone had tried staying on the inner tube, they all had fallen off. Lauren the tiniest of all, gets on there and never fell off the tube. She was always my little superstar (academic, sports, athletic), and will still be remembered as my shinning star. We have way to many days, nights, weekend trips, that she shared with the family. Also her smile can light up any room she walked into! Her laugh was so funny, it would make you laugh. Miss you so much! <3
Teri Alugas
January 9, 2013
Heartbroken
Jaime Banford
January 9, 2013
As a parent myself I am extremely saddened to hear of the loss of your beautiful daughter. The Banford family would like to extent our sincere condolences to your family.
Leslie Kelley
January 9, 2013
The very deepest sympathy to the Clay and Stroughter families.
Leslie Kelley
Jack & Jill, Long Beach CA
January 9, 2013
Dexter & L'Tanya,
Geoff and I would like to offer our deepest condolences during this difficult time. May God bless you and your family.
Debbie & Geoff Hutto, Victor NY
Trina Davis
January 9, 2013
I did not know your lovely daughter,but I can't imagine your pain. May God give you the strength to get through this difficult time. You will be in my prayers.
Tarina Murray
January 9, 2013
There Murray family send our heartfelt sympathy. Having lost a daughter ourselves is not being said to say that it will not make it any easier. I tell you this only to tell you we know how you are feeling. No matter what is said or done will never make your loss any less. As time passes your heaviness in yours hearts will not get lighter nor your pain. But please let her memories in as they will at time give you a tear and as time passes a smile. Those memories are the lecagy of the love all of you have shared" Tarina Murray, Inglewood Chapter of Jack and Jill of America of America. Feel free to contact me anytime you wish should just need to share your feelings or ever well just need to: [email protected]
January 8, 2013
I pray that God gives you guidance and peace. You are in my prayers.
Kimberley Farmer, Jack and Jill, Las Vegas Chapter
Lisa Crane
January 8, 2013
I did not know your lovely daughter,but I can't imagine what you your family and friends must be going through. May God give you the strength to get through this difficult time.
Tracie Thompson, Immediate Past Far West Regional Director, Jack and Jill of America, Inc.
January 8, 2013
So sorry to hear of the loss of your beautiful daughter. Your family is in my family's thoughts and prayers.
Carolyn Galloway
January 8, 2013
The Galloway Family is so sorry for loss of your beautiful daughter. You are all in our prayers.
Lìsa O' sullivan
January 8, 2013
My deepest thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad and lonely time. May you find strength. Rest in peace lauren
Steve Brown
January 8, 2013
L'Tanya and Dexter,
The Brown family sends our thoughts and prayers to your family. God Bless you and your family.
Deanna Rekenthaler
January 8, 2013
May God Bless your family in your time of need and always Im so sorry for your loss!!
May she rest in PEACE!
Joe Lopez
January 8, 2013
To the Clay & Cooper family, I am so sorry for your loss! My heart mourns for you. I love you guys!!!!
January 8, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Raoul, Carol & Ramone Hamilton
January 8, 2013
Dexter we are so sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter, we have been praying for you and your family since Craig first called us, We Love you. Ramone, Carol & Raoul
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