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1940
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2024
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Rita Clayton Obituary
She was preceded in death by her parents, John Roy and Mary Elizabeth Blanford Thompson; one sister, Rose Mary Fogle; and two brothers, Buster and Edwin Thompson.
Survivors include her husband of 64 years, William K. "Kenny" Clayton; two children, Cheryl Clayton of Bardstown and Bill Clayton (Jackie) of New Haven; three grandchildren, Billy Joe Clayton, Jessica Clayton Blaine (Trey), and Katelyn Clayton; five great grandchildren, Logan Clayton, Mallory Thomas, Will Clayton, Brayden Clayton and Aria Clayton; one sister-in-law, Betty Lou Thompson of Loretto.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 30, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 59 New Haven Road in Loretto. The Rev. Richard Goodin will officiate. Inurnment will follow in the church cemetery.
Mattingly Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
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Karen & Ernie Lamkin
December 1, 2024
Sorry for your loss. We just found out today, wish we had known sooner. Sending hugs and prayers for peace.
Jane Ballard
November 29, 2024
May she rest in peace, was a sweet cousin.
Junie, Carolyn and Alan Mattingly of Mattingly Funeral Home
November 29, 2024
You have our sympathies.
Theresa Detherage
November 28, 2024
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.❤
Bill and Nancy Lyon
November 28, 2024
Kenn and family, We are so sorry for your loss.
Connie ( Jim ) Donahue
November 28, 2024
My sincerest sympathies and condolences to Kenny and their related families.
I played baseball, as pitcher, on the Holy Cross Parish League Team from 1961 to 1965 after restarting the Holy Cross team in 1961. Kenny played second base and was instrumental in assisting with one of our most memorable pick off outs during one of our Sunday games. Thanks Kenny. Rita was a great Lady. 64 years of marriage attests to that.
Barbara Mudd
November 27, 2024
Rita was a special lady! She always commented on my pink flowers. She will be missed. Rest In Peace.
Elaine & Allen Downs
November 27, 2024
Bill and Jackie we are so sorry for the loss of your Mom. Your family will be in our Prayers. Love always.
Mary Ellen Corbett Simms
November 27, 2024
Rita was a wonderful lady. She never met a stranger. She was so happy 27 years ago that we were getting married RIP Rita.
Beverly Ballard
November 27, 2024
Once upon a time...I kept Cheryl and Bill while Rita and Kenny were both working. I don't remember a lot of it but it was an easy job. Kenny and kids would pick me up at my Mom and Dad's home and take me back to their house. I would fix lunch, Kenny left for work , kids went down for naps and I just waited until Rita came for me and she'd take me home. Easiest job for me ever. If I never said Thank You, then I'll say it now, Thank You both. Rest in Peace!
Sherman and Barbara Donahue
November 27, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Jane Essex
November 27, 2024
So sorry for your loss. Jackie and Jessica I’m sorry to read this. Know it is so hard thru holidays. Praying for your family
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