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Clay Humbles Obituary

HUMBLES, CLAY MAE A loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, cousin and friend, she died Friday, Feb. 20, 2004, at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. She was 81 and a native and resident of Baton Rouge. Visit-ation at Star of Bethlehem Bap-tist Church, 1204 St. Joseph St., from 8 a.m. Friday, Feb. 27, 2004, until religious service at 10 a.m. Interment in Port Hudson National Cemetery. Survived by her three children, Jesse Bibbins, Baton Rouge, Jean Bibbins Player and husband Harold, St. Louis, and Shelby Bibbins Payne, Baton Rouge; 11 grandchildren, Patrice Bibbins, Gerod Martin, Rosylyn Wheeler, Rodney Harris, Kimberly, Harold Jr., Steven and Jason Player, Kellie Holmes, Louis Payne and Anika Payne; 23 great-grandchildren; a sister, Delores Williams; a brother, Arthur Williams Jr.; a special cousin, Mable Hayes; a goddaughter, Debra Hayes; and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Humbles; parents, Arthur and Ollie Jackson Williams; and a brother, Willie Jackson. She was a member of Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church. Services entrusted to Desselle Funeral Home.

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Published by The Advocate from Feb. 25 to Feb. 26, 2004.

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Eleanor Colbert

February 28, 2004

God bless you and your family as you rejoice in the memory with your loving mother and grandmother.



There is no pain that God can not mend.

In Jesus Name,

Leona Braxton- Bowie

February 27, 2004

Shelby, Jean and Jody, I was sorry to hear of your mother's death. You all have my deepest sympathy. She was a great person to me.

Mary Ferguson

February 26, 2004

To Jean, Harold and your whole lovely family - I know the warmth and caring I always feel around you comes from the way your mother raised you. I am so pleased I had the opportunity to meet her when she visited you in St. Louis. Larry and I send all our love to you. If there is anything you need for us to take care of in St. Louis for you, please don't hesitate to ask.

From Mary, Larry and Isis

Bertha Rogers

February 25, 2004

I have know Clay Mae since I was a young child attending her day care on Georgia Street. When I think of her, I remember her kindness and gentleness. She has and will always be in my heart. I pray for her family during this time of sorrow for strength.

Idella Rogers

February 25, 2004

I offer my sympathy to the family of Clay Mae in your time of sorrow. Clay May was a dear and longtime friend. She will be surely missed. I will keep the family in my prayers.

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