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JoAnn Claytor Obituary

JoAnn King Claytor January 27, 1951- April 9, 2008 COLUMBUS, GA— Mrs. JoAnn King Claytor 57 of 3330-Matilda Ln. Apt. 19 Columbus died Wednesday April 9, 2008 at Columbus Speciality Hospital. Funeral Services will be held 11am Thursday April 17, 2008 at St. Mary's Rd. United Methodist Church with Rev. Gerald Goodwin Pastor officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memory Gardens according to Sconiers Funeral Home 836-5th Ave. Columbus. Visitation will be 12-7pm today at the funeral home. The family will receive friends at the Humber's residence 3452-Monticello Dr. Columbus. Mrs. Claytor was born Jan. 27, 1951 in Columbus, Ga; the daughter of the late Joe King, Jr. and Rosie Lee McClain King. She was a cashier for Schuster Enterprises and a member of St. Mary's Rd. UMC, also a student at CVCC studying Psychology. Joann is a 1969 graduate of Spencer High School. Survivors include her husband, Harold Claytor one son, Reginald King  both of Columbus; mother and father in-law, James and Harriet Claytor Johnson, five step-sons, Christopher Adams, Harold  C. Claytor (Tamika) of Fayetteville, N.C; Eddie Claytor (Lawonda), Harold  D.Claytor (Tamika) of Trenton, NJ; one step-daughter, Tiffany Claytor of Phenix City, Al; three sisters, Lillian King Humber (Alvin), Gloria King Lewis (Samuel), Denvey King Nelson (Curtis, two brothers, Joe Lee King (Josephine) and Von Schnorr King all of Columbus; one brother-in-law, Eura Claytor of Fayetteville, NC; three sisters-in-law, Harriett Cotzingham of Springfield, VA; Francise Jorner of Fayetteville, NC; and Rose Mary King of Reidsville, NC; three goddaughters, Erica Chj=ildress, Libby Saunders and Katie Walker of Columbus;  17 grandchildren, aunts uncles nieces, nephews, cousins other relatives and friends.

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Published by Columbus Ledger-Enquirer on Apr. 16, 2008.

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MELVIN & CHERNDA PENDLETON

April 20, 2008

WE ARE SORRY FOR YOURE LOSS, WE WILL MISS JOANN ,YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYER.

Earline Whitfield

April 20, 2008

I remember Joann from school, always smiling,sorry for your loss. Earline Whitfield 69

Mrs. LA-Tosha Crain-Muff

April 20, 2008

To Mr.Claytor and Reggie,I was sorry to hear about Ms.King,I first met her when she was teaching at Carver High,she always gave me the best advice.She will be greatly missed but never forgotten.You all are in my family's prayers.

Martha Hughes-Jenkins

April 18, 2008

To Joann Family, I know that Death leaves heartaches no one can heal, but Joann love leaves memories no can steal from you. (class of 69)

April 18, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Michelle & Dewanda
Acceptance Insurance

Ronald (PD) Peterson

April 17, 2008

God knows best, when we only guess.Peace be with the family in your time of sorrow. I will remember and miss JoAnn on each tomorrow.

Class of '69

BARBARA BELL

April 17, 2008

TO WISH THE CLAYTOR FAMILY MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES, I WILL MISS HER FRIENDLY SMILE AND GREETING AS SHE CAME INTO THE BANK,SUCH A SWEET LADY.

Bobby Borders

April 17, 2008

My heart goes out to all the family of JoAnn King Claytor a very dear friend. May God bless & keep you is my prayer.

Angela Jordan Anderson

April 17, 2008

Know that my prayers are with you and your family at this time. JoAnn was always "JoAnn"--just as kind and loving today as yesterday. She will be missed.

Reliford Family

April 17, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Laster Walker

April 16, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies of your loss and my classmate.

Zelma James

April 16, 2008

Harold, my prayers are with you and your family. JoAnn was such a wonderful person, full of life. She will be miss by all who knew her. Please remember that "God will Take Care of You"

April 16, 2008

To the Claytor Family,
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy in the loss of your love one and my classmate.
Donald Smith (Class of '69')
Montgomery, AL

Queen Spivey

April 16, 2008

Lillian
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Lorenzo Hall

April 16, 2008

To the Clayton Family,
Joann was a childhood friend and close classmate of mine.What i remember most is her wonderful smile and personailty.Again the family of Washington Height & willis plaza have lost a member of our family. Sleepy your mother is in a better place. God knows best. I remeber when you were young hanging out with my son and how surprise your mother and I were we discover you guys were friends. May GOD Bless the entire Family. Peace unto you. Class Of 69

johnnie woods browder class of 69

April 16, 2008

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

Mary Ann Williams

April 16, 2008

Mr. Claytor, Reginald and Family, I had the pleasure of working with Mrs. Claytor here at CVCC, it was a priviledge to have known her and she will be greatly missed. I pray that God be with each and every one of you during your time of sorrow.
Sincerely,

Phyllis Dent

April 16, 2008

I am truly going to miss this lady. She kept it real and ALWAYS made me laugh at church. Harold and family, you are in my prayers. Be Blessed.

Brenda Joyce Austin

April 16, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Gloria Vaughn Williams

April 16, 2008

Mrs. Claytor, my heart is heavy for you and all who love you. Mrs. Claytor (as I knew her) was such a beautiful person. I knew her for just a short while here at CVCC and will always remember her beautiful smile and soft greeting as she passed my desk on her way to class. She had a smile that would light up a room. I will miss her. May you all find strength in the love you have for her and the faith you have in the future God has purposed for her.

Gloria Vaughn Williams
CVCC

ARNOLD RAY BUSH

April 16, 2008

BLESSED WERE WE WHEN SHE WAS AMONG US IN THE FLESH, NOW BLESSED IS SHE BECAUSE SHE NOW WALKS WITH GOD , AMEN

JOANN LEVERY

April 16, 2008

MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF JOANN, A BEAUTIFUL SOUL. MAY GOD GIVE YOU STRENGTH, AND MAY YOUR MEMORIES OF HER GIVE YOU PEACE.

Dale Boswell

April 16, 2008

Reginald and Family, You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Your Mother will be greatly missed. She was a very special lady.

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