Extracted from The Laurel Leader-Call (Laurel, MS)
Thursday, February 18, 1982

MRS. J. W. CLAYTON

Mrs. John W. Clayton, 81, Heidelberg died Wednesday night unexpectedly at her residence.

Mrs. Clayton was treasurer of the Heidelberg Baptist Church and Director emeritus of Heidelberg Academy. She also served as treasurer of the city of Heidelberg Heart Fund.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Clayton, and is survived by a host of nieces, nephews and close friends.

The funeral service will be 10 a.m. Saturday from Heidelberg Baptist Church with burial in the Heidelberg Cemetery. The Rev. C. W. Tynes will officiate. Administrators and directors of Heidelberg Academy will serve as pallbearers.