Parma, Ohio
CLAY RETA LOU CLAY (nee Webb), age 66, died suddenly Monday, April 5, 2010. Preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Douglas M. Loving mother of Douglas A. (Molly) and Jeff (Kim); devoted grandmother of Jeffrey, Dylan, Miranda, Kate and Henry; sister of Charles Cook, and the late Geraldine Vipperman, Ernestine Aliff, Jerry Webb and Patty Naylor; cherished aunt of many. Reta worked for many years as a teacher's aide for Cleveland Public Schools. Services at the Funeral Home Saturday, April 10 at 10 a.m. Interment Brooklyn Hts. Cemetery. Friends received at RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW RD.) FRIDAY 4-8 P.M.
My heart is broken into a million tiny pieces. What will we do without Reta??? Mom, Patty, even uncle Doug I can understand, but not Reta; She was a great lover of life and I guess I thought her to be invincible. Missing her so very much . . .
Karen Boone
April 17, 2010 | Lexington, KY
Doug & jeff my condolences about your mother.i remember her when we were kids. Very sorry for your lost.
john maruschak
April 11, 2010 | Parma Hts
Reta had a way of making me feel important, the little things we remembered about life in the hills of West Virginia, we could go there in thought, via phone, and spend much time In conversation. I can say for certain, Jeff, doug, and the whole family, she had much to give of herself, and that special part of her will be forevr yours. In memories of a dear Sister,and sadly missed,Brother Charles.
Charles cook
April 09, 2010 | Toledo, OH
My prayers and comfort are extended to the Clay Family. Mrs. Clay was affectionately known as "Mama Clay" to many of us at Rhodes. I am deeply saddened and she will truly be missed. Chenita & Elana-Bedford, Ohio
Chenita Williams
April 09, 2010 | Bedford, OH
My thoughts and prayers are with the Clay family. Reta was my neighbor & she will be deeply missed. Now she can be with her husband once again.
Ashley Eslick
April 08, 2010 | Cleveland, OH
To the Clay Family, My condolences go out to you. She will be missed dearly, for she was a blessing to the students at James Ford Rhodes. She was a mentor,coach, and friend to the girl's Track Team. May the Lord comfort you knowing she is with her maker.
Stephanie Matousek-Prince
April 08, 2010 | Beachwood, OH
Doug and Jeffery, so sorry to hear about your Mom. She was a dear friend since childhood. She always had so much fun at our class reunions, She called me after her Hawaiian trip to tell how much fun they had. She always spoke with much pride about you two boys. I will miss her terribly. Nancy Barber Steffey, Oceana, WV.
April 08, 2010
To the Clay Family , I very much enjoyed working with Reta at J. F. Rhodes High School. She sure was a gift from God for many of her students. She did a " Grand " job with the Track Team ! I am very sorry for Your loss. John H Clay / retired CMSD Ind Tech / Auto Tech
April 08, 2010
Our deepest sympathy to the Clay family for their untimely loss. May the Lord comfort you and hold you close at this sad time.....Sharon, Kirk, Wil and Ben
S Brown
April 08, 2010 | Cleveland, OH