Lee Bertha Jones Clayton

1934 - 2021

transitioned to glory on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Methodist Hospital, Gary, IN. Lee was born on January 1, 1934 in Mississippi to Albert Jones, Sr. and Ollie Mae Jones Young. She was educated in the Gary Public Schools, graduating from Roosevelt High School in 1952. She earned her LPN degree in 1956. Lee was united in holy matrimony on October 6, 1956, to Roland Clayton. To this union, two children were born, Rodney and Sandra. Lee worked for the IDOC in Westville, retiring in 1994. She was a faithful, lifelong member of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church. Lee was predeceased by her husband of 44 years; parents and brother, Albert Jones. Lee leaves to cherish her precious memory her son, Rodney of Chicago, IL; daughter, Sandra of Brooklyn, NY; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Jones of Pearland, TX; granddaughters, Paris and Ayanna of Brooklyn, NY; loving caregiver, Tamara Gillespie; and many other relatives and friends. Visitation: Saturday, April 17, 2021 from 9:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. with funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m. All services at Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church, 2075 Kentucky Street, Gary, IN 46407. Interment: Oak Hill Cemetery.