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VELORA CLAY Obituary

VELORA BRADFORD CLAY, 80, housewife, died Wednesday, January 6, 2010 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis. Visitation will be Friday, January 15 from 5-8 p.m. at M.J. Edwards Airways Chapel. Services will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, January 16 at Martin Memorial Temple C.M.E. Church, 65 South Parkway West, where she was a longtime member. Burial will be in Memphis Memory Gardens. Mrs. Clay, widow of Eugene Clay, leaves two daughters, Michelle LaJuan Clay Drew and Maria’ Antoniette Clay, both of Memphis; two sisters, Marie G. Bradford of Memphis and Helen E. Bradford of Chicago, IL, and cousin, Lillian Crowder of Memphis, TN. M.J. Edwards Funeral Home Whitehaven, (901)332-3164

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Published by The Commercial Appeal on Jan. 13, 2010.

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Carla Dagastino

January 14, 2010

Michelle,
I know right now you are feeling a great loss. But take comfort in knowing that your mother's spirit will always be with you and all of her loved ones. Your own special memories of your beautiful mother will stay locked inside your heart to comfort you. My prayers are with you and your family.

Rosetta Parker

January 14, 2010

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

Henry Peppers, Jr.

January 14, 2010

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Julian Nathaniel Wright

January 14, 2010

To Helen & Marie Bradford, May God give you hope, comfort & strength to carry on.
(I still have the sweet memories of the little parades she arranged for us in the early forties). So keep the faith & each day will be brighter.

January 14, 2010

Tony, Bevis and Maria the strength of God will carry you through. Cherish the memories and the 80 years you had with Momma Clay. Be strong in the Lord. Esther Crutcher and Family

Rosalyn Williams

January 13, 2010

To Ms. Marie Bradford:
Rosalyn Miller-Williams and parents, Mr. & Mrs. Lee D. Miller, Jr. extend our deepest condolences to you and your entire family in the loss of your sister. Remember the fond memories that you all had with her. May God continue to bless you during this most difficult time. We love You!!! Rosalyn Miller-Williams former student from Riverview Jr. High School and parents.

Charla Drewry

January 13, 2010

Toni,
I am thinking of you and praying for you and your family. Love, Charla

January 13, 2010

Our families have been neighbors for years. We will miss seeing ms velora pull up at her family home and getting out looking jazzy as always, but most of all we will miss her sweet spirit..you could not ask for better neighbors..we love ya'll..the mcfarland and moore family...

Nedra McGowan

January 13, 2010

Michelle and Toni may God give you strength during this time and keep your mind in his perfect peace.

Charlene Smith

January 13, 2010

Michelle and Toni my family prayers go out to your family during this difficult time.

Oakley Family

Beverly Woods

January 13, 2010

Michelle & Toni you have not lost a "PRECIOUS JEWEL" but have gained a "GUARDIAN ANGEL". Love

Matoiri Woods-Spencer

January 13, 2010

Michelle, Toni, & Marie: Let God be your strength in the days to come. For he is worthy to be praised even in the midst of sorrow. Ms. Clay was loved and will truly be missed. Holiday dinners won't be the same. I will never forget her beautiful smile.

Love,

Toni LaShawn Johnson

January 13, 2010

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Estella Mayhue-Greer

January 13, 2010

Michelle and Toni, your mother was very special to me. My heart and prayers are with you.

Kamela Minor

January 13, 2010

Maria and Michelle our prayers are with youll.

January 13, 2010

Our prayers are with you during this time and the days ahead.

Charlotte & William Foster

January 13, 2010

Marie & Helen, you have my deepest sympathy in the loss of your sister.

Tyree V. Nesbit, Jr.

Gwen & Randy

January 13, 2010

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Carolyn Williams

January 13, 2010

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Rhonda Greer-Green

January 13, 2010

To Michelle, Maria' and Ms. Marie Bradford: My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Always remember to Hold To God's Unchanging Hand


Rhonda Greer Green
Martin Temple C.M.E. Church

Stacey King

January 13, 2010

Michelle you and your family are in our prayers and know that we are thinking about you all, Love you LeBonheur PBX Family

M.J. Edwards Funeral Home Staff

January 13, 2010

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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