Carolyn Clay Obituary
Carolyn Clay passed away on August 14, 2023, at the age of 83. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. Carolyn was a graduate of Istrouma High School and attended LSU. During her career she was active in the National Association of Women in Construction. For over 30 years, she was a member of the Baton Rouge Orchid Society.
She is survived by her sons, Barry Lee Moore, II (and wife, Madalyn) and John Alexander Durnin, III (and wife, Catherine); her grandchildren, Matthew Moore, William Moore (and wife, Madison), Joshua, Emma, and Camille Durnin, and Jenny Davis; great-grandchildren, Skylar and Adelyn Davis; sister, Janet Mason; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her daughters, Johnna LeJeune and Laura Durnin; sisters, Barbara Hawkins and Frances Shepard; brothers, Tom Clay and Frank Pegues; and parents, Thomas Clay, Jr. and Beulah White.
A visitation will be held at St. George Catholic Church on Friday, August 25, 2023, starting at 10:30 AM, followed by a memorial service at 12:00 PM. Donation may be made in her name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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Derek Ricard
August 25, 2023
Deepest condolences, John. I'll never forget how you and your family opened up your home to me when my mother passed. I'm sure your mom was a lovely woman.
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Gianelloni
August 23, 2023
Condolences to Carolyn´s family. We enjoyed knowing her through our shared love of orchids. Janet and Bobby Gianelloni
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