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Barbara Clayborn Obituary
She was a registered nurse for Norton Hospital.
Survivors include her loving husband of 31 years, Chris Clayborn; daughter, Niki Downs (David); son, Michael Clayborn; brothers, Jimmy and Eddie Schmidt; grandchildren, Alicia Clayborn and Mallory and Evan Downs; and extended family and friends.
Her funeral service will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Arch L. Heady & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Okolona. Burial will be private. Visitation: Tuesday, 11a.m.-8 p.m. and after 9 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Please visit our website for online condolences: www.archlheadypreston.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Barbara Clayborn
December 11, 2011
Dear Clayborn family:
I've known Barb since 1974. She graduated one year before me and always made me smile. We would work together at times or go to lunch and just laugh. I was out of town when I got the horrible news but made it back in time to go to the funeral home. I want to apologize that I ran in and out of there without talking to any of you because I was so upset. Please know
that I thought the world of Barb and already miss her terribily. My heart also aches for all of you and my thoughts are with all of you. .. . . .
Linda Weston Kramer RN
Peggy Weber
November 19, 2011
Chris and Family, I am so sorry and heart broken for the loss of your Beautiful Wife, the kids mother and grandmother. Barbara was always so full of life and showed Love to everyone she met. She will be missed by everyone that had the pleasure of knowing her. She went from being that Beautiful Person here on earth to a Beautiful Angel. My Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family.
Darrell Poppell
November 16, 2011
Tara, Aaron, Clyde and family, we are very sorry about your loss. Your family is in our thoughts. Love you guys. Darrell, Jennifer, Sierra, and Norah
Connie Vice
November 16, 2011
Chris,Nikki and Micheal; I worked with Barbara in TUC and some on 5L. She was a very fine person and a smart and good nurse. You are in my thoughts and prayers. I alway remember Barbara for her engaging smile. Connie Vice
Gary and Alicia Hines
November 15, 2011
Chris, Niki & Michael:
Our hearts ache for your loss in the passing of your mom and beautiful wife.
We miss you all on Smyrna Place and hold dear the memories of all of those good times in the backyards! I remember she always came running to help when one of the kids were sick or injured. May you all somehow find comfort in all of the wonderful memories you have of her. Our deepest sympathy,
Gary and Alicia Hines
Jennah, Katie and Nick
Annette Smith
November 15, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Mike and Angie Burress
November 15, 2011
Chris, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss.
Carolyn McStoots
November 14, 2011
Chris we learned the great sorrow of the loss of a grandhild a few months ago. We loved Barbara and your family like our own and cherish all our memories from soccer and Edenside Christian church and youth group. We are praying for you and the kids.
LITA LEONARD
November 14, 2011
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO BARBARA'S FAMILY. I HAVE WORKED WITH HER FOR MANY YEARS, AT NORTONHEALTHCARE, AND WILL MISS HER DEARLY.
November 14, 2011
Chris, I just heard from Larry. We feel terrible for you. We will keep you in our prayers and see you soon.
Love,
Larry and Margie Washburn
November 14, 2011
Chris,
There are no words to express our saddness. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Ron and Wanda Washburn
Leatha Rogers
November 14, 2011
I worked with Barbara and will miss her. Always a pleasure to have her around. I will miss her, but I know it won't be as much as all of you. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. God bless.
Norman and Phyllis Spalding
November 14, 2011
Dear Chris, Our hearts are sadden with the news of Barbara passing. She was one of the kindness person I knew. We had a wonderful time in Colorado years ago. I will never forget her. God bless your family. You are in our prayers.
Karen Hester
November 14, 2011
There are no words that can express our sadness at your loss,
you will be in our thoughts and prayers
Karen & Gary Hester
November 14, 2011
Dear Barbara . . .We love you. You would be so proud of Niki and Michael. They have been close beside Chris during these days of shock and disbelief. David has been an enormous help also. Your family and frieds depended on you and we will miss you so much . . .We will always love you beautiful Barb. . .
November 14, 2011
We were so very sorry to hear about Barbara. Our thoughts are with your family. Barbara always made everyone feel welcome and comfortable. She will be missed.
Greg Rogers and Jeri Mills and Gregory and Abigail
CONNIE JORDAN
November 14, 2011
BARBARA WILL BE TRULY MISSED. I LOVED TALKING WITH HER. I WOULD ONLY SEE HER ON OCCASION BUT IT WOULD BE LIKE YESTERDAY. ALTHOUGH SEE WILL BE MISSED GOD HAS A PLACE JUST FOR HER.
Marjorie FitzGerald
November 14, 2011
Barbara was a wonderful, caring nurse and we will all miss her at Norton Hospital.
November 14, 2011
Chris, Ron and I are so sorry for your loss. Barbara was a beautiful person and always full of life. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.
Ron Brauner and Susan Underwood
November 14, 2011
Chris - Bill & I are so very sorry to hear about Barbara. She was a special lady. We're out of town on Tuesday & Wednesday & won't be able to come by - our thoughts and prayers are with you & family. Bill & Jan Powars
ELAINE CALDWELL
November 14, 2011
I have worked with Barb for the past 10 years. She came in every morning with a smile on her face. Her patients loved her as she was so kind and patient with them. I guess God needed another angel to help Him, and he got one in Barb. She will be missed by all of us! Rest in peace friend!
Nancy Fitzgerald/Lovell
November 13, 2011
Chris, Nikki and Michael, I am so sorry to hear of Barbara's passing, I have so many fond memories from our childhood, that I hold dear.May God give you peace.
November 13, 2011
I saw Barbara almost every morning as we went into work. Alway had a smile on her face and a lively walk, she will be missed by many
Roxanna
Barbara and James Berry
November 13, 2011
Chris, the obituary picture of Barbara says it all. Barbara was a beautiful person inside and out, and all of our lives will be changed with her passing. My heart aches for the ones she left behind. James and I pray that God will comfort you all and help you find peace. My best memory of Barbara is the first time she cantered Fancy. I looked back and she had her arms stretched out and with a big grin on her face she yelled "I'm flying!" Now she is flying with the angels.
Joan Kayse
November 13, 2011
Barbara had been working at Norton's a few years before I started 32 years ago. She was always a bright spot as you passed her in the hall with her beautiful smile and eyes. She was, what we don't have so much anymore, THE quitisennsial nurse. She was skilled and knowledgeable yes and filled with compassion. The hospital will be less bright without her. Heartfelt condolances at your loss.
Jim & Patty Wolf
November 13, 2011
Chris, Haven't seen you much since Fulltone, but want you to know we're thinking about you & your entire family. Barb will always be with you in your heart. Our prayers are with you, buddy.
November 13, 2011
Chris, Niki, & Michael our hearts are broken with this sad news. The best memories of our life was the times that we spent with all of you. Barbara was a wonderful person, friend & neighbor. I can't express how much we will miss her.
Love
Donna & Randall Owen
Teresa Gauthier Flynn
November 13, 2011
Dear Chris, Niki, and Michael,
I am so sorry to learn of the passing of Barbara. She was such a wonderful person, with a loving and generous spirit, a warm and welcoming heart and a huge and hilarious sense of humor. She will be sorely missed in this world. You are so fortunate to have had such a gift as Barbara. I know she will always be in your heart and soul. I am so very very sorry for your loss.
Linda Key
November 13, 2011
Nikki works can not express how deeply sorry we are for your loss. May god be with you and your family during this time of sorrow. Linda & Lindsey
Kathleen Krill
November 13, 2011
Chris, Niki and Michael,
Barbara was an extraordinary woman and we love her dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire family.
With our deepest sympathy,
Love,
Sissy, Ben, Ruth and Bobbie Jo
Garry and Denise Lawson
November 13, 2011
Chris, Michael and Niki, We want you and your family to know how sad we are to here about Barbara. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you during this time of loss. Garry and Denise Lawson (Louisville, KY)
Paula Burke
November 13, 2011
Chris, Niki and Michael our hearts ache for you. Memories of the Smyrna Place neighbors are precious and will never be forgotten. Barb was a wonderful neighbor and friend. With much Love, Mike, Paula, Michelle, Mandy, Stephanie, Kimberly and William Burke
November 13, 2011
Chris
Anna Fitzgerald
November 12, 2011
omg im so sorry. she was so beautiful just like her mother and had a wonderful personality and heart.. she will be greatly missed by us all. i will be praying for you all chris michael and nikki love you and miss you!!
from fitzgerald family in arizona
Roger and Darlene McMillion
November 12, 2011
Dear Chris, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please know that our hearts are heavy with sadness at your loss. We will always treasure the wonderful memories we have.......May God bless and comfort you, Roger and Darlene
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