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Racheeta Claytor Obituary

Racheeta Claytor, 52, of Roanoke, passed away Friday, October 9, 2009. She was preceded in death by mother, Betty DeBerry Smith; and father, James R. Claytor; nephew, Fred Munnerlyn Jr., Survivors include 3 sons, Damien, Julius and Clarence Claytor; daughter, Crystal (Rudy) Ford; brothers, Jerome Bradley and Gregory DeBerry; sisters, Hattie Lewis, Lillie Moore, Bernice Jones (Ryland), Jackie DeBerry, Toni Smith (Nathaniel), Vinnie Saunders, Gloria Rogers, Linda Finklea, Patricia Cosby and Tracey Claytor; 9 grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at Exousia International Church with Pastor Jay White officiating. Interment will be held in Blueridge Cemetery in West, Virginia. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service at the church. Friends may call at Serenity Tuesday, from 12 to 8 p.m. for viewing. Arrangements by Serenity Funeral Home and Cremation Services, www.serenity funeralhome.net.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Oct. 10 to Oct. 11, 2009.

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Venus Day

October 15, 2009

To the Claytor family you have my deepest sympathy and warmest prayers

Aisha Kirtley

October 15, 2009

To Jay and Family my heart goes out to you all. Me and my family "KIRTLEY Family" are sending our deepest Sympathy to you. We have you all in our Prayers. We love you all. GOD BLESS!

Mr. Doc "Stan" & Barb De'Berry

October 14, 2009

Dear family,
It is with the upmost Heart-felt Condolances and Sympathy that we are sending you this entry today.Sorrow may burden our hearts but it is ever-lasting JOY that makes us Smile as we remember 'Pinky'Today and Always.We will be with in Sprirt & PRAYERS !! So sorry we couldn't attend the
services. Most Sincerely Yours,
Respectfully, Doc & Barb De'Berry

October 14, 2009

to the family of racheeta claytor, i send my deepest sympathy. racheeta and i worked together at south roanoke we had some really good times.iwill always remember the fun we had.may god be with you and keep you during this time.keep your head up and know that she is in gods hands.

Rhonda Hairston

October 14, 2009

To a family that is like family to me,
on behalf of those of us who cannot be with you personally in your time of sorrow, take comfort in knowing that you now have a special guardian angel to watch over you. Please know that my families thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless you all.

HELEN CUFF

October 14, 2009

TO THE CLAYTOR FAMILY,SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE PASSING OF MY FRIEND MS,PINKY.I WILL MISS HER SO MUCH.YOU ALL WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS.GOD LESS YOU ALL.

Holtteen Mitchell

October 13, 2009

To Jackie and the family,
I am so sorry to hear about Pinky passing away. We will certainly keep you and the whole family in our prayers.

Holtteen

Janene Blaine

October 13, 2009

To my loving family, I am sorry to hear about the loss of Pinky. My prayers and love are with you in this time of sorrow. May the God of our salvation bring you peace that surpasses all understanding.

Love your cousins,
Janene, Isaiah, and Jeremiah

October 12, 2009

To my dear cousins and extended family,so sorry to hear of Racheeta(Pinky) passing. Not able to attend the services, but you must know that the family is in our prayers. May God continue to bless the entire family at this time.
Love,
Cousin Carolyn & Richard Davis & Family
Newark, Delaware.

Bell Watkins

October 12, 2009

To My Family

My thoughts and prayers are with you. May the Lord bless and keep you.

Love Bell Watkins (Smith)

Willia B&Clarence Manns

October 12, 2009

To the Claytor family,
You will find comfort in GOD'S word.
In his Love you will find the strength you need.
Our prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.

Theodore Moore

October 12, 2009

Dear Damien, Julius, Clarence, Crystal and Family:
Giving Honor to God, giving Him all the Praise for giving us Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior that we may have a path to His kingdom and have eternal life. The family is saddened to hear the news concerning your Mother, Sister, Aunt and our dear cousin Ms Racheeta (Pinky) Claytor.

As family we share and understand some of the pain and grief that confront you today, but only the immediate families understands the pain you endure now and for a lifetime. We know the space Pinky shared in your heart and mind will never be fill, but through the sharing of your time with family and friends reminiscing the special moments and interactions you had will soften some of the pain.

On returned trips home and at Family Reunions her graceful smile and laughter always warmed my heart knowing she enjoyed the presents of family, friends and their companionship. One of my enriched moments was listening and seeing the compassion in her eyes as she spoke of her love for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and affection for her family. I know she was expressing the same warmth and affection she experienced as a young woman. As witness by family, friends and others, you will take this moment in your life to God and He will take you through these times. We know God will give you and the family the comfort you require. "Remember God will not give us more than we can bear", If He will take us to it, he will take us through it. God has a purpose for Racheeta beyond our knowledge and comprehension; she has passed into sleep, a journey for all mankind and a step closer to God.

I send you a passage that give me such strength in my time of need and found in 1st Thessalonians, 4 chapters, vs. 13-18.

13] But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.
[14] For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.
[15] For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep.
[16] For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:
[17] Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
[18] Wherefore comfort one another with these words.

May God bless your family to overcome this sorrow and hold you in his arms and comfort your pain. I pray the family find peace and always remember the joy Racheeta brought into your life and those around her.

On behalf of the Moore, Scarbro, DeBerry Families and friends worldwide, our deepest sympathy goes out to you and the family.

“ Racheeta presents will truly be missed in this family and community, but not forgotten.”


Love, your cousin
Theodore A. Moore (Ted)
And Family

Cheryl "Doll" Carter

October 12, 2009

To the family of "Pinky" Claytor, my prayers go out to you in your time of need. Stay strong and may God be with you. R.I.P.

RONALD MCCRAY

October 12, 2009

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

Jessica Monroe

October 11, 2009

Be Still

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

Eleanor Neal

October 11, 2009

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

MERGIE BRADLEY

October 11, 2009

HATTIE AND FAMILY, I AM VERY SORRY TO READ ABOUT THE PASSING OF YOUR SISTER. MAY THE ANGLES OF GOD PUT THEIR ARMS AROUND YOU GIVING YOU COMFORT AND PEACE. BE BLESS

MERGIE

Vonitta & Desmond Stuart

October 10, 2009

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.

A. Battle

October 10, 2009

Pinky,

I cant believe your gone.. Seems like I was jus watching Lifetime with you... Gladly you don't have to be in anymore pain, your are in a peaceful place now & you will be missed dearly.. RIP

Lois L. Whorley-Crawford

October 10, 2009

To the family of Racheeta, may God give comfort to you-all, My prayers are for you at this time. R.I.P.

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