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Hazel CLAY Obituary
Hazel was educated in the Philadelphia Public School System, and received her undergraduate degree from Benedict College in Columbia, S.C., and her master's degree from Shippensburg University in Shippensburg, Pa.
Hazel was preceded in death by a brother and seven sisters. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband of 25 years, Samuel David Clay; stepson, Troy D. Clay; sister, Louise Pickett, of Philadelphia, Pa.; sisters-in-law, Betty C. Reid, of Roanoke, Elaine C. Diggs, of Monterey, Calif., and Joanne (Edward) Walton, of Arvada, Colo.; brothers-in- law, Benjamin (Jeanetta) Clay, Calvin (Pamela) Clay, and Alvin (Patricia) Clay, all of Roanoke, and Charles (Silverine) Clay, of Stafford, Va.; a host of loving nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and other family; and many "special caring" friends.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, September 27, 2012, at Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, September 28, 2012, in the Hamlar-Curtis Chapel with the Rev. Carl Tinsley officiating and the Rev. Rolando Twine, Eulogist. Interment will be held in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.Hamlar-Curtis.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Hazel CLAY
Tanisha Haywood
June 22, 2013
Ms. Clay i am saddened by your passing. You have taught me a lot when i was in your G.E.D class. You were one of the best teachers. You will forever be in my heart. I love and miss you.
Kristie Johnson
October 15, 2012
Hazel, You Just Do Not Know How I Miss You So Much.My Brother Come Home This Weekend and I looked down at his feet and said what kind of shoes you have on and then i said i Know you have on Hazel favorite shoes Cole Haan.All i could do was Cry.By me knowing the Stores you Loved this is so hard for me i think of you when it come to Shopping.It's the lil things about you that are always fresh in my mine.LoVe You So MuCh
Amber Clemons
October 15, 2012
I remember Mrs.Clay as my 5th grade teacher at Monterey Elementary. A woman I learned more about life from than 5th grade science, and a woman who I never saw in the same outfit twice. She is definitely unforgettable. For her husband, Sam, she talked about you often; I send my prayers your way and assure you she's waiting on the other side.
Marjoretta Sparrow Coles
October 5, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories you hold dear of Hazel, bring you comfort.
Betty Dixon
October 1, 2012
To Mr. Samuel Clay and family
On behalf of the Executive Council and members of the National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc. we join with so many others who knew Soror Hazel in offering our deepest sympathy on her passing. May you find peace and comfort in knowing that her loss is felt by all who knew and loved her.
In sympathy
Betty J. Dixon, Supreme Basileus
National Sorority of Phi Delta Kappa, Inc.
Bev Kenney
September 30, 2012
Our deepest sympathy to the Clay family. You are in our hearts and prayers. Love, Jeane West Kenney, Bev Kenney, Vera Brown and Rose Anne Brown.
Tammy dollman
September 30, 2012
Ms.clay was a wonderful lady,I remember her from tap where I done volunteer work. Everyone that knew her will miss her dearly. God bless you Ms. Clay
Karen & Reginald Johnson
September 29, 2012
Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal, soon and very soon we all are going to see King Jesus. Classy and very well spoken person for the few times I met her. I remember Thanksgiving at my mother in law Pat Clay house Nov 2010 and we talked like we new each other for years. My sympathy and condolences to the family during your loss.
Ann Ogden-Wade
September 28, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Jackie Bass
September 28, 2012
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Ms Clay. However, I know God makes no mistakes and she is now free from pain and in her celestial home. I have so many found memories of working with Ms. Clay at TAP, she was so inspirational to me and always looked out for my best interest. She will be truly missed. God bless Mr. Clay and the rest of the family.
September 28, 2012
Sammy and family,
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Bleassing and prayers, Love Sharon Kay
Leonard & Doris Allen
September 28, 2012
To Sammy and Family
You have our condolence our prayers are with you. I pray for the peace of God be with you at this time. And God give you the strength to bear in this difficult time. May God Bless you in the days ahead.
Tanya Toliver Jones
September 28, 2012
To Sammy and Family,
I'm sorry to hear of the passing of Ms. Hazel. I send my sympathy and I pray that God will put his arms around you and the family and give you the strength as Ms. Hazel has no more pain. Ms. Hazel is now singing in the Heavenly choir with the Lord. God Bless the family during this difficult time.
Tineka Clay-Stewart and Family
September 28, 2012
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Syvonnie Merchant
September 28, 2012
I pray the love of God enfolds you during your journey through grief.
I send you thoughts of comfort. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Aunt Louise, Clendenin
September 27, 2012
To my nephew Sammy @ family
So Sorry to hear the sad news about Hazel. Just want you to know I share your sorrow
The Rhodes, Nichols, Harper and Davis Families
September 27, 2012
To Sam and Family,
We are sadden to hear of your loss Mrs. Clay was a beautiful person and she will be missed by many.
2 Corinthians 5: 8-9
We are confident,I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of Him.
Peggy Trimnal
September 27, 2012
Ms. Hazel and I joined Weight Watchers about the same time in January 2012 and we became support buddies with another lady. They called us the 3 musketeers because we were always together and there to support each other. I am truly going to miss her. She was a very special and wonderful lady. RIP Ms. Hazel. I will be praying for the Clay family and keeping them in my thoughts.
Deana Gillespie
September 27, 2012
May God Bless the Clay family she was a strong woman and will have my prayers thank you for your help teaching us in the GED class, gone but never forgotten Thank you for everything agian
Eulah Stuart Price
September 27, 2012
Like others who have posted here, I know Hazel through the Roanoke Higher Education Center and the work she tirelessly performed through TAP. I conversed with her in passing and I saw her in action...teaching, training, advising and encouraging. Believe me when I say, she has touched many lives in a positive way. That, Miss Hazel is a wonderful legacy! I extend my condolences to the family of Mrs. Clay,to the TAP organization and to her many friends. May the Lord sustain you during these times of loss and then may his healing and peace allow you to always smile when thinking of Miss Hazel.
Scott Terry-Cabbler
September 27, 2012
You don't get the opportunity to use the word "Class" much when describing people these days, but Mrs. Clay definitely invoked that distinction. Not much of a talker, but she was so much a "DOER!" Nothing like a woman who takes pride in her appearance, & I NEVER saw her "slippin'!" (smile) Condolences to the family. Be well in knowing that even though she wasn't a native Roanoker, she left an undeniable mark on the Roanoke Valley.
Past Board Chair, Total Action for Progress (Formally Total Action Against Poverty)TAP
victor hardeman
September 27, 2012
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Doris Banks
September 27, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
(Cousin of Hazel)
Kristie Johnson
September 26, 2012
To Sammy and Family
"Gone But Not Forgotten"
The years we've shared have been full of joy.
The memories we've made will go on and on.
I haven't stopped crying since you went away,
and I've asked God time and time why couldn't you stay.
You lit up my life, my hopes, and my dreams.
You've opened my eyes to see what it all means.
So now that you're gone how can I forget;
Because you were the greatest out of all I have met.
Dr. Conrad A. Claytor & Family
September 26, 2012
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Latisa Webster
September 26, 2012
Sorry for your loss my prayer go out to your family.
Revonda Clay
September 26, 2012
R.I.P
Brandon Johnson
September 26, 2012
My prayers go out to the Family of Mrs.Clay, She was a great woman and did so much in the community...She will be missed but never forgotten.
Ralph Nemo
September 26, 2012
I worked in the same building as Mrs. Clay as the Security Manager. I will never forget her warm and genuine smile and her kind words. She dedicated her life to helping others and it was second nature to her. She is missed today, as she will be in future. My condolences to her husband Mr. Clay and the rest of her family and friends. Please know that we all mourn her loss alongside you.
Jacqueline Taylor
September 26, 2012
God, prayer, family & friends will sustain you through this difficult time.
September 26, 2012
I will miss that beautiful smile and presence. The Lord truly has an special angel now. I will keep her husband, Sam Clay and family in my prayers.
TAMMY HALE
September 26, 2012
MY HEART GOES OUT TO THE FAMILY OF MRS. CLAY. I WORKED WITH HER AT TAP AND SHE WAS A KIND, SWEET AND VERY HUMBLE LADY. I REMEMBER HER GIVING MY OLDEST SON A VERY HEART FELT CARD WITH SOME MONEY INSIDE TO PURCHASE HIM SOME SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND SHE HAD ONLY MET HIM ONCE...MAY GOD GIVE HER FAMILY COMFORT KNOWING SHE TOUCHED SO MANY LIVES OF OTHERS. SHE WILL BE MISSED.
Anthony and Charlotte Williams
September 26, 2012
Hazel Clay will be missed by all who were blessed by her smile, laughter and wisdom.
Shauna Guest
September 26, 2012
Your family are in my prayers. Mrs. Hazel was a wonderful and beautiful person. She will be missed.
September 26, 2012
To the Family and friends I did not know alot about Ms. Hazel. But the times i went on her shopping trips I had a chance to meet, ride ,eat,and shop with her.I felt like i did !!!! A very Polished Lady !! Praying for strength for you all. Liz Jackson
The Tax Man Inc
September 26, 2012
Our deepest sympathy go out to The Clay Family.
Roanoke City Sheriff's Office
September 26, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
HAZEL CLAYTOR COLES
September 26, 2012
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Landon Griffin
September 26, 2012
This women right here...... I would have never changed my way of thinking if it wasn't for her kind and patient heart.... Thank you so much for what you did.....
Becci Forsythe
September 26, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked next door to Ms. Clay for years at the RHEC. She was always friendly and helpful. It does not seem the same without her here. Deepest sympathies from Virginia Utility Protection Services, Inc.
MARIE HALL
September 26, 2012
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Hazel Lawson
September 26, 2012
Sorry for your lost
You will be sadly missed, I enjoyed going on all the trips with you, we had so much fun. Gone from this earth, but never from my memory.
September 26, 2012
DIANNE GUNTER
September 26, 2012
I LOVE WITH ALL MY HEART AND TRULY WILL MISS YOU.
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