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Donna Clayton Obituary

CLAYTON, DONNA SUE - age 50 of Jefferson City passed away Monday, September 5, 2011 following a courageous and heroic battle with cancer. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church and administrative assistant to Vice President of Advancement at Carson Newman College. Preceded in death by mother, Helen DeBord; brother in law, Eddie Stiles. She is survived by devoted and loving husband, Scott Clayton; son, Christopher Clayton and wife Brittany; daughter, Katelyn Clayton; father, Emmett DeBord, special sister, Debbie Stiles; brothers, David DeBord (Deborah), Greg DeBord (Patsy); special in laws, Merle Clayton (Rhonda) and Linda Bitz (Larry); brothers in law and sisters in law, Greg Clayton (Windy), Sharon Clayton, Tara Clem (John); several special nieces, nephews and friends. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, September 9, 2011, at Emmanuel Baptist Church with Dr. Sonny Strange officiating. The interment will follow at Jefferson Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers: Travis Stiles, Matthew DeBord, John Huskey, Spencer Gatlin, Coree Rippetoe, Grant Harbin, Tyler Catlett, and Jordan Clark. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1916 Overlook Avenue, Jefferson City, TN 37760. The family will receive friends 6:00-8:00 PM Thursday at Bridges Funeral Home, 5430 Rutledge Pike, 865-523-4999. www.bridgesfuneralhome.com

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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from Sep. 6 to Sep. 9, 2011.

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Gail Brotherton

September 1, 2022

Donna was a best friend and is dearly missed!

Kreis

September 20, 2011

Scott, Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God give you peace and strength to carry on.
Tim and Sharon Kreis

September 17, 2011

Scot and Family:

we are so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers

Alan and Susan Salmanowitz

joe bill sloan

September 14, 2011

I was just told about this last night.
Donna was one of my favorites at CN.
The family is in our prayers.
Joe Bill and Brenda Sloan

Penny Ollis Murphy

September 11, 2011

Scott, My thoughts and prayers are with you during the loss of your wife. May the peace that passes all understanding surround you and your family at this time and in the days to come. (Class of 1976)

September 11, 2011

Greg and family.
Mike and I are so sorry for your loss.
While we did not know your sister, I lost two sisters to that very unfair disease. I know the pain and sadness. Prayers for you and your family.
Mike and Suzan

Josepf F Frazier Jr

September 10, 2011

Scott & Family,
So sorry for your loss. Your all in my thoughts and prayers.

Mark & Kim Pratt

September 9, 2011

So sorry to hear of Donna's passing, we are so sorry that we missed the rec. of friends, we are out of town. Keeping you and the family in our prayers.

Larry Frazier

September 8, 2011

Scott & Family,
I express my deepest sympathy to you all at this very difficult time in your lives. Your in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you and give you peace. Rejoice in knowing that you have a Beautiful Angel watching over you all.

Wendy Metz

September 8, 2011

Scott, Christopher, Katelyn, Deb, and family,

I want to express to you my most heartfelt sympathy. Donna was the truest friend anyone could ever imagine to have. She was the best at everything she did. She taught me so many things. I am a better person because of her. May God comfort and strengthen you in the days ahead.

Wendy Metz

September 8, 2011

Scott, Christopher, Katelyn, Deb, and family,
I want to express to you my most heartfelt sympathy. Donna was the truest friend anyone could ever imagine to have. She was the best at everything she did. She taught me so many things. I am a better person because of her. May God comfort and strengthen you in the days ahead.

Karen Copeland

September 8, 2011

Donna was a special person. I have fond memories from working with her many years ago at Regional. My thoughts & prayers are with your family during this most difficult time.

Jeff and Caroline Noblin

September 8, 2011

Dear Scott, Christopher, Katelyn and Debbie, Jeff and I are so deeply saddened by Donna's passing. She was the kindest, most genuine person that I have ever met. There are no words to express how much we will miss her and she will be forever in our hearts. May God wrap his loving arms around all of you and comfort you. Our thought and prayers will be with the family.

Jeff and Caroline Noblin

September 8, 2011

Dear Scott, Christopher, Katelyn, and Debbie, Jeff and I are so deeply saddened by Donna's passing. She was the kindest, most genuine person that I have ever met. There are no words to express how much we will miss her and she will be forever in our hearts. May God wrap his loving arms around all of you and comfort you.

September 7, 2011

Dear Scott, We are thinking of you and your family during this time of loss. Donna was a wonderful person. And will be missed by many...our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Bruce and Sheila Arden

JO & WILLIAM HOLT

September 7, 2011

SCOTT AND FAMILY. WE NEVER HAD THE PLEASURE OF MEETING DONNA, BUT WE HEARD A LOT OF NICE THINGS ABOUT HER FROM MERLE AND OTHERS, WE ARE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYES ARE WITH YOU, WE PRAY THAT YOU FINE COMFORT AND SUPPORT IN GOD, AND PEACE AND STRENGHT DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME, AND IN THE DAYS AHEAD, JO AND WILLIAM HOLT

September 7, 2011

So very sorry for your loss. Your family will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.

Sam, Judy, David and Megan Smiddy

Mike Walker

September 7, 2011

Sorry to here about your wife Scott our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sandy McBee

September 7, 2011

Donna was so pretty, so sweet & very classy. I'm glad I had the privilege to know her when she was in Administration at Fort Sanders.

Sel and Margaret Dockter

September 7, 2011

Scott and Donna's family,

Margaret and I were sorry to hear of your loss. Donna was my Admin Asst during my time at ANL (1980-1988) in Knoxville and she was the best Admin Asst I had the privilege to work with during my entire working life. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Todd and Karen Rader

September 7, 2011

Scott and Family,

We are praying that the Lord will bring great comfort to all of you during this time.

Bob and Theresa Lyon

September 7, 2011

Scott, you are in our thoughts and prayers

Bob and Theresa Llyon

September 7, 2011

Scott & Family you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Radeana Holton

September 7, 2011

You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this time. You are an amazingly strong and wonderful family and we are truly blessed to count you all as our friends! (Ray, Lois, Radeana, Brian, & Family)

Keith Roberts

September 7, 2011

Scott and Greg, from your friends at Jackson Furniture,Christie Pearson,Todd Cherry, Chuck Catterton and Keith Roberts. Our hearts go out to you and your family. Your in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless

Jim and Jill Lambert

September 7, 2011

Scott,
We are so sorry to hear about your family's loss. Donna was a very sepecial person and will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Gary & Tammie Armstrong

September 7, 2011

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Allen & Tammy Canant

September 7, 2011

We are so sorry to hear about Donna's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. We pray that God give the family comfort, peace and strength during this difficult time and in the days ahead.

Brenda and David Simmons

September 7, 2011

Scott, Christopher, Katelyn, Debbie and Family,
David and I are so sad to hear of your loss. I worked closely with Donna for several years and truly loved every moment. She was a wonderful friend, fun-loving and kind. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Keela Stormer

September 7, 2011

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.
Psalms 116:15

Scott,
You and your family will remain in my thoughts and prayers.

Mike and Angie Hobby

September 7, 2011

"Scott and family: When we lose someone we love, it seems that time stands still. May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead and may the comfort of God help you and other family members..."

Rogan Oliver

September 7, 2011

Scott, Christopher, and Katelyn,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if we can help with anything.
Rogan, Stacey, Nick and Alex Oliver

Rodney Dyer

September 7, 2011

Scott and Family, Please accept my deepest sympathy in your tremendous loss. Donna meant so much to so many and it is impossible to know how many lives she not only touched but changed in her too-short life here on this side of heaven. May God Bless your family and provide a sense of peace and understanding.

Danny Walker

September 6, 2011

Scott and family,
Our prayers are with you and your family. We have remembered you in our prayers since we talked in the hospital. Let us know if there is anything we can do.

Carol Raley

September 6, 2011

Scott and family,
Steve and I are so very sorry to hear of this terrible loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Kim and Marvin Webb

September 6, 2011

Donna was the most wonderful friend anyone could ever have. She is a beautiful lady inside and out. We love you so much. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of her family. Scott, Katelyn, Christopher, Brittany, Deb and family, may God hold you during these difficult times. Love, Kim, Marvin, Brittani & Jake

Allen Cox

September 6, 2011

scott sorry for your loss.my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

Tim and Lisa DeBord

September 6, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Kristie Teffetteller

September 6, 2011

Donna was a wonderful lady - what I remember the most is that she loved her family most of all - God bless and many prayers from here.

September 6, 2011

Scott,
So very sorry about Donna. I will be praying for comfort for you and your family.
Leslie Arms Bohanan

Pamela Sherrod

September 6, 2011

Scott and family - I am so so sorry about Donna. Praying that God will give you strength during this most difficult of times. Love to all.

June Harp Davis

September 6, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.

Tom and Gail Brotherton

September 6, 2011

God bless you Donna. Your a wonderful lady. We love you and you will be sorely missed.

September 6, 2011

Scott and family,
Our hearts are just breaking over the loss of your beloved Donna. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. We pray that you find comfort and support in God, family and friends.
Love,
Aunt Trula and Becky

Alicia Adams

September 6, 2011

Praying that God will provide His abundant strength & support during this difficult time.
You are all in our thoughts & prayers.

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